The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 143, Issue 6 , Pages 720-724 , December 2003

Elevated blood pressure and decreased cognitive function among school-age children and adolescents in the United States

Received 16 October 2002 ,Revised 26 February 2003 ,Accepted 2 June 2003.

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PII: S0022-3476(03)00412-8

doi: 10.1067/S0022-3476(03)00412-8

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 143, Issue 6 , Pages 720-724 , December 2003

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