Characteristics of overweight children with BP≥P95 at the first and second visit
| BP≥P95 first visit N (%) | BP≥P95 second visit N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 120/969 (12) | 37/969 (3.8*) |
| Gender | ||
| Boys | 63/475 (13) | 21/475 (4.4) |
| Girls | 57/494 (12) | 16/494 (3.2) |
| Age group (years) | ||
| 4–7 | 23/172 (13) | 10/172 (5.8) |
| 8–11 | 33/346 (9.5) | 8/346 (2.3) |
| 12–14 | 53/376 (14) | 16/376 (4.3) |
| 15–17 | 11/75 (15) | 3/75 (4.0) |
| Weight | ||
| Overweight | 62/604 (10) | 21/604 (3.5) |
| Obesity | 41/288 (14) | 10/288 (3.5) |
| Morbid obesity | 17/77 (22) | 6/77 (7.8) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Western | 86/594 (14) | 23/594 (3.9) |
| Non-Western | 31/300 (10) | 14/300 (4.7) |
*3.8% instead of 4.4%, as five children were referred directly after the first visit, and therefore did not attend the second visit.
BP, blood pressure.