Epigenetic findings were associated with blood pressure in children and adolescents
Most reports in this qualitative review described links between epigenetic findings and blood pressure, but they examined different genes or locations in DNA.
Based on the published abstract. The full paper may contain additional methods, results and limitations.
The 30-second takeaway
The review found reported associations between epigenetic findings and higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure in children and adolescents. Because the studies examined different genes or DNA locations, their findings do not identify a single shared marker. The abstract supports an association, without establishing a cause of high blood pressure or a useful clinical test.
The abstract gives no effect sizes or detailed study results. It also does not explain whether the associations remained after accounting for other factors.
What the reports found
Of the included reports, 11 described a correlation with blood pressure. That count describes how often a link was reported; it does not measure the size of a blood pressure difference or a child's risk.
Why the differences matter
Each study examined different genes or DNA locations, which limits how directly the findings can be compared. A qualitative summary cannot show from this abstract alone which specific findings were most consistent or clinically informative.
The original publication
The role of epigenetics in hypertension of children and adolescents: a systematic review.
Sukesi L, Sribudiani Y, Usman SY et al.
Blood Press · 2026
- PubMed ID
- 41324505
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