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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: Screening

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Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Overview

This guideline provides recommendations on screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents who do not have symptoms of hypertension. This update replaces the 2013 guidance. 

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Resource Details

Date: November 10, 2020
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Hypertension

Patient Age

Adolescent (13-18), Child (6-12), Young Adult (19-24)

Author(s)

Moyer VA; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

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