Why doctors want children screened for high blood pressure from age seven
Australia's medical bodies have released new guidelines recommending children be screened for high blood pressure starting at age seven. An estimated 22,000 to 44,000 Australian children have significant hypertension, often undetected. Researchers say early intervention through diet and exercise changes can reverse most cases, preventing organ damage and heart disease in adulthood.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 04:13 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 04:20 UTC
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