Developmental perspective of pulse rate, blood pressures and vital capacity in Chinese children

SummaryPhysiological development in Chinese children was analysed based on a national survey sample. Close to half a million children and adolescents, aged 7–18 years, from Han and 27 minority nationalities were assessed for pulse rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and forced vital capacity in these 12 age groups. The factors of age, sex, race, and region (urban/rural, north/south) were analysed. P95 hypertension screening standard was established for each age group. These results were compared with research reports from world literature.