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Why do black men double amount of hypertension compared white men
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“Researchers have reported that Black Americans may be affected by disparities including stress due to racism, socioeconomic status, educational level, lack of access to quality...
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“Researchers have reported that Black Americans may be affected by disparities including stress due to racism, socioeconomic status, educational level, lack of access to quality care and insurance, and racially isolated neighborhoods which can create a higher incidence of HBP for them,” said Dr. Hingorani. “In addition some Black men do not like the current medical system, taking medications, or meeting regularly and talking with one health professional for consistent HBP measurement.”
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“Overseas Africans seem to follow a simpler lifestyle and diet, which results in lower blood pressure,” noted Dr. Hingorani. “Black Americans are more likely to have comorbiditi...
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“Overseas Africans seem to follow a simpler lifestyle and diet, which results in lower blood pressure,” noted Dr. Hingorani. “Black Americans are more likely to have comorbidities like diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking issues, and high salt and fat in their diet – all risk factors for developing HBP. African-Americans develop high blood pressure at younger ages than other ethnic groups in the United States and are more likely to develop complications associated with HBP including stroke, kidney disease, blindness, dementia, and heart disease.
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