Blood pressure readings prompt concern for teen health
A 14 year old girl shows two high readings 158 over 97 and 144 over 92. Experts say borderline values warrant a recheck as teens should have lower pressures than mature peers, with body size a factor in interpretation. Further evaluation advised.
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DR. Lamb
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A jumble of crossword clues appears alongside reader questions on blood pressure diet and olive oil use. The page discusses screening to flag high blood pressure, and dietary fat composition with olive corn and safflower oils, noting cholesterol is only in animal products and giving fat percentage figures from USDA sources.
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