- Teens with insufficient sleep and insomnia symptoms face increased risk of elevated blood pressure.
- The study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in 2025 was based on research from the Penn State Child Cohort.
- Short sleep was defined as fewer than 7.7 hours of measured sleep.
- The study included 421 participants, and the findings underscore the strong correlation between inadequate sleep and high blood pressure in teens.
- Adolescents who reported insomnia but obtained sufficient sleep did not show increased risk for elevated blood pressure or stage 2 hypertension.
Source: Moderated Poster Presentation MP13 EPI | Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2025
