The next generation is dealing with an adult issue.

High Blood Pressure Rates in Kids Has Doubled

Cases of high blood pressure in children have doubled over the last two decades.

According to research, around 114 million kids worldwide are dealing with high blood pressure.

The factors contributing to the increase include obesity, sedentary behavior, and exposure to environmental pollutants.

Researchers believe that high blood pressure in children can be caught in time so that it doesn’t get worse as they age.