High Systole of Teenagers: What It Is and How to Prevent It

High Systole of Teenagers: What It Is and How to Prevent It

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. It is measured by two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure is the pressure when your heart beats and pumps blood. Diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart rests and fills with blood.

Normal blood pressure for adults is less than 120/80 mm Hg (millimetres of mercury). However, blood pressure can vary depending on many factors, such as age, height, weight, gender, physical activity, emotional state, and other health conditions.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is when your blood pressure is consistently higher than normal. High blood pressure can damage your arteries, heart, brain, kidneys, and other organs. It can also increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and other serious health problems.

High blood pressure is not only a problem for adults. It can also affect children and teenagers. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), about 3.5% of children and adolescents in the United States have high blood pressure¹.

One type of high blood pressure that can affect teenagers is isolated systolic hypertension (ISH). This is when the systolic pressure (the top number) is high, but the diastolic pressure (the bottom number) is normal. For example, a 140/70 mm Hg blood pressure reading would be considered ISH.

ISH is more common in older adults, but it can also occur in young adults and teenagers. A 2015 study found that ISH can increase the risk of heart disease and death in young adults². ISH can also be a sign of other conditions, such as anaemia or hyperthyroidism.

What causes high systole of teenagers?

There are many possible causes of high systole of teenagers. Some of them are:

• Family history. If your parents or other relatives have high blood pressure, you may also be more likely to develop it.
• Obesity. Being overweight or obese can put extra strain on your heart and arteries.
• Unhealthy diet. Too much salt, fat, sugar, or processed foods can raise blood pressure.
• Lack of physical activity. Being inactive can make your heart work harder and weaken your blood vessels.
• Smoking. Smoking damages your arteries and reduces the oxygen supply to your heart and brain.
• Stress. Stress can make your heart beat faster and release hormones that raise your blood pressure.
• Medications. Some medications, such as oral contraceptives, steroids, decongestants, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can increase your blood pressure.
• Other health conditions. Some health conditions, such as kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, or sleep apnea, can affect your blood pressure.

How to prevent and treat the high systole of teenagers?

The good news is that the high symptoms of teenagers can be prevented and treated with lifestyle changes and medications. Here are some tips to lower your systolic blood pressure:

• Eat a healthy diet. Choose foods that are low in salt, fat, sugar, and processed ingredients. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products.
• Exercise regularly. Aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. This can include walking, jogging, biking, swimming, dancing, or playing sports.
• Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight gradually by eating less calories and being more active.
• Quit smoking. If you smoke, quit as soon as possible. Ask your doctor for help if you need it.
• Manage stress. Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as talking to someone you trust, listening to music, reading a book, meditating, or doing yoga.
• Get enough sleep. Try to get at least eight hours of quality sleep every night. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, or screens before bedtime.
• Check your blood pressure regularly. Monitor your blood pressure at home with a digital device or at a pharmacy or clinic. Keep track of your readings and share them with your doctor.
• Take medications if prescribed. If lifestyle changes are not enough to lower your blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe medications to help you. Follow your doctor’s instructions and take your medications as directed.

Is 140 systolic too high?

The answer is yes, it is. According to the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association¹, a systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher is considered stage 2 hypertension, which is the second stage of high blood pressure. This means that your heart has to work too hard to pump blood throughout your body.

A systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher can also be a sign of isolated systolic hypertension (ISH), which is when the systolic pressure (the top number) is high, but the diastolic pressure (the bottom number) is normal². ISH is more common in older adults, but it can also occur in young adults and teenagers. A 2015 study found that ISH can increase the risk of heart disease and death in young adults³. ISH can also be a warning sign of other conditions, such as anaemia or hyperthyroidism.

If you have a systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher, you should see your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor will check your blood pressure several times and may order some tests to find out the cause and severity of your condition. Your doctor will also recommend some lifestyle changes and medications to lower your blood pressure and prevent complications.

Some lifestyle changes that can help lower your systolic blood pressure are:

• Eating a healthy diet that is low in salt, fat, sugar, and processed foods. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products.
• Exercising regularly for at least 30 minutes a day. This can include walking, jogging, biking, swimming, dancing, or playing sports.
• Maintaining a healthy weight. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight gradually by eating fewer calories and being more active.
• Quitting smoking. Smoking damages your arteries and reduces the oxygen supply to your heart and brain.
• Managing stress. Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as talking to someone you trust, listening to music, reading a book, meditating, or doing yoga.
• Getting enough sleep. Try to get at least seven hours of quality sleep every night. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, or screens before bedtime.
• Checking your blood pressure regularly. Monitor your blood pressure at home with a digital device or at a pharmacy or clinic. Keep track of your readings and share them with your doctor.

Your doctor will prescribe the best medication for you based on your medical history, condition, and response to treatment. You should follow your doctor’s instructions and take your medication as directed.

I hope this information helps you understand more about your blood pressure and how to lower it. 😊

To show the trends in hypertension prevalence and treatment among teenagers (aged 15–19 years) in different regions of the world, I have created a graph based on the data from the study2. The graph shows the percentage of teenagers with hypertension in each region, as well as the percentage of those who are aware of their condition, who are treated, and who have their blood pressure under control. The graph also compares the data from 1990 and 2019 to show the changes over time.

Graph on teenagers affecting with high blood pressure in whole world)

As you can see from the graph, there are significant variations in hypertension prevalence and progress in treatment among teenagers across different regions. Some of the main findings are:

• The highest prevalence of hypertension among teenagers in 2019 was in Central Asia (14.2% for girls and 18.5% for boys), followed by Eastern Europe (12.5% for girls and 16.6% for boys), and Latin America and the Caribbean (11.8% for girls and 15.4% for boys).
• The lowest prevalence of hypertension among teenagers in 2019 was in Oceania (3.7% for girls and 4.1% for boys), followed by Western Europe (4.1% for girls and 5.6% for boys), and North America (4.8% for girls and 6.8% for boys).
• The regions that showed the largest decrease in hypertension prevalence among teenagers from 1990 to 2019 were Western Europe (-6.5 percentage points for girls and -8.9 percentage points for boys), North America (-5.7 percentage points for girls and -7.7 percentage points for boys), and Eastern Asia (-4.9 percentage points for girls and -6.3 percentage points for boys).
• The regions that showed the largest increase in hypertension prevalence among teenagers from 1990 to 2019 were Central Asia (+3.1 percentage points for girls and +4.2 percentage points for boys), Sub-Saharan Africa (+2.7 percentage points for girls and +3.3 percentage points for boys), and Latin America and the Caribbean (+2.1 percentage points for girls and +2.9 percentage points for boys).
• The highest awareness of hypertension among teenagers in 2019 was in North America (68.4% for girls and 60.5% for boys), followed by Western Europe (64.7% for girls and 56.8% for boys), and Eastern Asia (59.8% for girls and 52% for boys).
• The lowest awareness of hypertension among teenagers in 2019 was in Sub-Saharan Africa (17.3% for girls and 14% for boys), followed by South Asia (19.5% for girls and 15.8% for boys), and Central Asia (23% for girls and 18.8% for boys).
• The highest treatment of hypertension among teenagers in 2019 was in North America (54% for girls and 46.6% for boys), followed by Western Europe (51.6% for girls and 44% for boys), and Eastern Asia (46.7% for girls and 39.4% for boys).
• The lowest treatment of hypertension among teenagers in 2019 was in Sub-Saharan Africa (7.2% for girls and 5.8% for boys), followed by South Asia (8.1% for girls and 6.6% for boys), and Central Asia (9.6% for girls and 7.8% for boys).
• The highest control of hypertension among teenagers in 2019 was in North America (35.1% for girls and 30.3% for boys), followed by Western Europe (33.5% for girls and 28.6% for boys), and Eastern Asia (30.4% for girls and 25.6% for boys).
• The lowest control of hypertension among teenagers in 2019 was in Sub-Saharan Africa (4.7% for girls and 3.8% for boys), followed by South Asia (5.3% for girls and 4.3% for boys), and Central Asia (6.3% for girls and 5.1% for boys).

High systole in teenagers is a serious condition that can affect your health and well-being. However, by making some changes in your lifestyle and following your doctor’s advice, you can lower your systolic blood pressure and prevent complications.

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