What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

October 4th, 2008 | by admin |
YANCYISFANCY asked:


I am trouble finding the answer to this, I am getting mixed answers.What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?
A. Obesity
B. High Sodium Intake
C. Insufficient Calcium Intake
D. Insufficient Potassium Intake

I think it is A, but I need a reassurance. Thanks for the help!

Ryan

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    1. 6 Responses to “What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?”

    2. By livin life ツ on Oct 6, 2008 | Reply

      For lazy fat ass parents.

    3. By m☼n↨qùε™ on Oct 6, 2008 | Reply

      Most likely A.

    4. By Kelsey on Oct 7, 2008 | Reply

      obesity because when you have obesity you eat a lot and usually those foods have a lot of sodium and sugar and other fats

    5. By paul_surf is life on Oct 8, 2008 | Reply

      High sodium intake.

    6. By voorhees on Oct 9, 2008 | Reply

      The other doesnt contribute to high blood pressure.

    7. By Childfree Wolf on Oct 9, 2008 | Reply

      I would have to say “A”. In addition, I think stress does it. Children stress way too much over vanity (Johnny has more expensive shoes than me). Their grades suffer, so that brings on more stress. It is a cycle.

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