Higher blood pressure at birth and childhood was associated with a higher risk of hypertension later in life in this ENVIRONAGE study, which tracked BP from birth through childhood.

Question Is blood pressure (BP) at birth and in early childhood associated with BP in later childhood?

Findings In this cohort study of 500 children with BP measured at birth, preschool age (4−6 years), and school age (9−11 years), BP tracked over time. The risk of elevated BP and hypertension at preschool age and school age was associated with BP levels at birth and early childhood.