Standards for auscultatory blood pressure determinations under office conditions in 120 three-year olds are given here, to supple ment standards published previously for children aged four through 15.
Discussed also are suggested thresholds for diagnosing hypertension; improved methods of obtaining reliable pressure readings in three-year olds; and some relationships of blood pressure to weight and height.
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