Validity of a wrist digital monitor for blood pressure measurement in comparison to a mercury sphygmomanometer.

Background: Valid measurements of blood pressure, both at clinical and community settings, are essential for monitoring this variable at the population level.

Objective: To evaluate the validity of a wrist digital monitor for measuring blood pressure among adolescents in comparison to a mercury sphygmomanometer.

Methods: A validation study was carried out in the city of Pelotas, Southern Brazil.