[Arterial pressure mean values and distribution, and relation to duration of residence in the North in school children living in the north of Tumen region].
OBJECTIVE
To elicit regularities significant for epidemiological situation by arterial hypertension among schoolchildren of Tumen North with reference to duration of living in the North.


METHODS
2525 schoolchildren (the response 85.3%) aged 7-15 years entered a one-stage epidemiological study.


RESULTS
Tables were made of arterial pressure distribution in the schoolchildren population. The pressure was higher in children living in the North for more than 5 years. Arterial hypertension was registered in 12.7% of the examinees (14.1% of boys and 11.6% of girls).


CONCLUSIONS
Prevalence of arterial hypertension in schoolchildren living in the North was high. A correlation was found between mean arterial pressure and duration of the exposure to North conditions.
Gakova
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Aseeva
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D000064:Acclimatization; D000293:Adolescent; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012800:Siberia; D013997:Time Factors