Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure and Risk Factors for Hypertension in College Athletes

Objective: To compare the prevalence and risk factors for hypertension (HTN) in college athletes using the new (≥130/80 mm Hg) versus prior (≥140/90 mm Hg) US hypertension guidelines. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Eleven Pacific-12 Conference institutions. Participants: Of the 8602 athletes enrolled in the primary study, 4977 (57.9%) met inclusion criteria. Athletes were included in the study if age
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research