Normal Blood Pressure for Children (5-12 Years): An NHS Guide from a Parent Who’s Been There

I’ll never forget the slight panic I felt when the GP suggested checking my 9-year-old’s blood pressure. My mind raced – isn’t that something for older adults? Like many, I was in the dark. The reading was fine, but it was a wake-up call. With childhood hypertension on the rise, affecting up to 5% of kids, understanding […]