How age, gender, and daily rhythms affect blood pressure and heart rate in children
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Abstract
Blood pressure and heart rate measurements were taken from 39 clinically healthy children over a 24-hour period.
- Systolic and diastolic blood pressure showed a significant daily variation in both boys and girls.
- Heart rate exhibited a significant daily variation in boys but not in girls.
- No differences were observed between genders for the daily variation in blood pressure and heart rate.
- Younger children had higher average values for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, indicating a positive relationship with age.
- Older children tended to have lower average heart rates, suggesting a negative relationship with age.
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