Who is affected by high blood pressure
About 1 out of 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure.1
The number of people who have high blood pressure increases with age in both men and women.
Adult African Americans have a higher prevalence of high blood pressure than Caucasian (white) adults.1
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: April 10, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition | |
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