Obesity associated to high blood pressure in adolescence

Aim: To evaluate high pressure levels and risk factors of adolescents in high school of a federal institution. Method: Transversal, analytical and descriptive study, with 96 high schools within the period of March to June of 2016 in a federal institution of the Northeast of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The data collection was carried out using a form of sociodemographical and clinical characterization composed by: anthropometric measures, high blood pressure and health background. The analysis was done through a descriptive statistics and a non-parametric Chi-square test, using a statistical Software PASW 18. Results: The findings of this work showed that 12,5% of adolescents presented alterations in the high blood pressure levels, prevailing in male students in the age group of 15 to 16 years old. All overweight/obese individuals presented high blood pressure. Conclusion: The study showed that high blood pressure is related to overweight/obese adolescents. Health education actions should be developed in schools together with the family and community in order to make young people healthier and protagonists in their selfcare.