Causes of high blood pressure in adolescents

The causes of hypertension in adolescents include genetic, weight, diet, lack of exercise, psychology, environment and other factors, which need to be considered comprehensively and corresponding intervention measures should be taken. 2. Weight factors: obesity or overweight, especially abdominal obesity, is an important risk factor for hypertension. 3. Diet factors: high salt, high oil, high sugar diet, and excessive drinking, etc., may lead to increased blood pressure. 4. Lack of exercise: Long-term lack of exercise, can lead to weight gain, cardiovascular function decline, increase the risk of hypertension. 5. Psychological factors: Long-term mental stress, anxiety, excessive stress, etc., may lead to elevated blood pressure. 6. Environmental factors: long-term exposure to noise environment, air pollution, etc., may also increase the risk of hypertension. 7. Other factors: sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc., may also lead to hypertension. In short, the causes of adolescent hypertension are more complex and require comprehensive consideration of multiple factors. For adolescent hypertension patients, lifestyle interventions should be actively carried out, such as low-salt diet, moderate exercise, weight control, and maintaining a good attitude. If lifestyle interventions cannot effectively control blood pressure, seek medical attention in a timely manner and take medication under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, parents should pay attention to their children's blood pressure changes, regularly take their children for physical examination, timely detection and treatment of hypertension.