Hypertension in Children simplified - PrepLadder NEET SS

In this video, watch Dr.Sandeep Sharma deliver an elaborate lecture on Definition of Hypertension in Children to help in the preparation of Super Speciality in General Pediatrics. What Is the Definition of Hypertension in Children? High blood pressure (hypertension) in children is blood pressure that is at or above the 95th percentile for children who are the same sex, age and height as your child. There isn't a simple target range for high blood pressure in all children because what's considered normal changes as children grow. However, in teenagers, high blood pressure is defined the same as for adults: A blood pressure reading greater than or equal to 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). The younger a child is, the more likely it is that the high blood pressure is caused by a specific and identifiable medical condition. Older children can develop high blood pressure for the same reasons adults do — excess weight, poor nutrition and lack of exercise. Lifestyle changes, such as eating a heart-healthy diet low in salt (sodium) and exercising more, can help reduce high blood pressure in children. But for some children, medications may be necessary. Sign up now: https://prepladder-temp.onelink.me/Gr... ======================================================== If you haven't enrolled for the NEET SS 2.0 Subscription Pack yet, do it now. Visit: https://ss.prepladder.com/​ for more information. Follow us on Social Media for all the latest updates. Facebook:   / prepladder.neetss   Instagram:   / prepladder.neetss   Subscribe to our YouTube channel and press the bell icon to never miss an update from PrepLadder: https://bit.ly/YTPrepLadderSS #PrepLadderSS #NEETSS2022 #NEETSS2.0 #NEETSSPreparation