Publications by authors named "Ahmed K Alfityani"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension, obesity, hematuria, and proteinuria in healthy adolescents, along with identifying related risk factors, using a cross-sectional method in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- - Out of 401 children surveyed, 17.2% had hypertension, with obesity being the most significant risk factor, and a notable correlation was found between obesity and hypertension.
- - The findings also revealed high rates of urine abnormalities, with 10.2% displaying proteinuria and 17% hematuria, leading to recommendations for screening and prevention programs for adolescents.
