Prevalence of high BP (≥P95) according to different criteria
| Overweight children (%) | Non-overweight children (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| First BP measurement | 32.5 | 21.2 |
| Mean of two BP measurements | 28.1 | 15.8 |
| Mean of three BP measurements | 24.0 | 12.3 |
| Median of three BP measurements | 23.0 | 10.5 |
| Lowest of three BP measurements | 12.4 | 4.6 |
| Lowest of three; confirmed at second visit | 4.4 | 0.2 |
Prevalences are shown in %.
BP, blood pressure.