Research Activites
Poster presentation at World congress of nephrology 23 at Bangkok by Dr Jyoti Sharma on behalf of Kidney foundation for children.
Journal of Human Hypertension
Analysing the data from the school BP screening project, we found that 7.5% of teenagers have high blood pressure, a condition typically associated with adults. While this may seem small, it translates to roughly 1 out of every 13 teens affected.
What does this mean?
Age and weight play a role, with older teens and those who are overweight or obese having a higher risk.
The good news is:
This condition is treatable. Early detection and management by healthcare professionals can help teens stay healthy and active. Talk to your parents or doctor about getting your blood pressure checked regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and a balanced diet.
Journal of Pediatric Nephrology
We published this data in International journal- Pediatric Nephrology.
Sharma, J., Saha, A., Ohri, A. et al. New insights from the genetic work-up in early onset nephrotic syndrome: report from a registry in western India. Pediatr Nephrol 39, 2099–2104 (2024).