Preventing High Blood Pressure in African American Populations

Berry, Brent
2009-09-18
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Preventing High Blood Pressure in African American Populations

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Hypertension (or high blood pressure) is a problem for many Americans with higher prevalence among African Americans. There are simple steps before advising the use of medications to take to ensure this problem does not lead to long-term systemic effects such as stroke, heart failure, and/or kidney disease.

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Berry, Brent. (2009). Preventing High Blood Pressure in African American Populations. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/53695.

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