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The definition of hypertension in children is

  • A. average systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or diastolic BP that is ≥95th percentile for age, sex, on ≥2 occasions
  • B. average systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or diastolic BP that is ≥95th percentile for age, sex, and height on ≥2 occasions
  • C. average systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or diastolic BP that is ≥95th percentile for age, sex, and height on ≥3 occasions
  • D. average systolic blood pressure (SBP) and/or diastolic BP that is ≥90th percentile for age, sex, and height on ≥3 occasions
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hypertension in children is defined as BP ≥95th percentile for age, sex, and height on ≥3 occasions.