Blood pressure is measured in two numbers: systolic and diastolic. The top number is the systolic blood pressure, which measures the pressure caused by the heart contracting and squeezing out blood.

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Global Blood Pressure Cuffs Market is valued at approximately USD 833.94 million in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 9% over the forecast period 2024-2032.

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Why monitor blood pressure (BP)? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is an important health issue in children, because of its association with obesity. High blood pressure is considered a risk factor ...