A new study by researchers at National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's divisions of prevention and population sciences and cardiovascular diseases, has found that obesity is the main reason for rise in cases of high blood pressure in the US.
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was used in this study. Researchers compared findings of 1988 and 1994 surveys in which 16,351 participants were involved, with 1999 and 2004 surveys, in which 14,430 participants were involved.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
"Our success with hypertension treatment and control, while considerable, is far from ideal," said lead researcher Jeffrey A. Cutler. "Most importantly, we have to do a better job of prevention."
The study is published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.
High Blood Pressure | Hypertension - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed.
High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed.
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