Abstract
Hypertension is a major health problem across the globe because of its high prevalence. It is suggested that hypertension has its roots in adolescent age but goes undetected unless it is properly diagnosed. Hence this study was conducted in a rural setup in Nayadupetta,Andhra Pradesh among children about their sleep time, diet , obesity etc.A study was conducted at Nayadupetta ,Andhra Pradesh during January 2014. The study was conducted among school children between the age group of 13 to 17. Blood pressure readings were analysed as per guidelines of JNC-7.Obesity has been increasing among adolescent kids .This is primarily due to eating of junk foods, lack of physical activity. Obesity is one of the major contributors of hypertension. 152 participants have a normal BP, while 11.48% participants have hypotension. 9.70% population had stage 2 secondary hypertension while 14.80 persons fall with stage1 hypertension.The incidence of hypertension is higher among the adolescents. Proper care should be shown to children with hypertension as this may virtually be a tougher aspect to deal with.
