Adolescents boys more likely to have hypertension than girls

Adolescent boys are far more likely to suffer high blood pressure than adolescent girls. Currently, the reason is speculated to be the onset of puberty, but it is not guaranteed. The same trend has been seen in later age groups as well, but this is the first study to show gender differences at such an early age. The study also indicated that both boys and girls who engaged in active behaviour such as sports, were less likely to develop hypertension. Unfortunately, the current sedentary lifestyle (playing video games, TV, Internet surfing, etc) does not help alleviate this problem in our youth.


http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/12/04/blood.pressure.study.reut/index.html