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Study Links Maternal Health to Kids' Blood Pressure Risk

5/10/2025

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Children of mothers facing obesity, gestational diabetes, or high blood pressure are at a greater risk of elevated blood pressure, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. Analyzing nearly three decades of data, researchers found these kids see a troubling rise in blood pressure from ages 2 to 18, highlighting the urgent need for early intervention to mitigate health risks.

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Children of mothers facing obesity, gestational diabetes, or high blood pressure are at a greater risk of elevated blood pressure, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. Analyzing nearly three decades of data, researchers found these kids see a troubling rise in blood pressure from ages 2 to 18, highlighting the urgent need for early intervention to mitigate health risks.