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Risk Factors for Hypertension

Authors:
  • Amy Scholten, MPH
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Risk Factors for Hypertension

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References

  • Ellison DH, Welling P. Insights into salt handling and blood pressure. N Engl J Med. 2021;385(21):1981-1993.
  • Know your risk factors for high blood pressure. American Heart Association website. Available at: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/why-high-blood-pressure-is-a-silent-killer/know-your-risk-factors-for-high-blood-pressure.
  • Risk factors for hypertension. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/prevention/risk-factors-for-hypertension.
  • What is high blood pressure? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/high-blood-pressure.

Contributors

  • Mark Arredondo, MD
Last Updated:
2022-11-01

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