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Relevant Population Characteristics for Blood Pressure: Doctor-diagnosed Hypertension
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Relevant Population CharacteristicsHigh blood pressure is one of the most common primary diagnoses in the U.S (Institute of Medicine, 2010). Risk for developing hypertension increases with age. Oral contraceptives may increase risk of high blood pressure in women, especially if the women are older or obese (American Heart Assocation Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update, 2009).Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicator Reports:Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, Bureau of Health Promotion, Division of Disease Control and Prevention, Utah Department of Health, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2107,
Telephone: Nicole Bissonette 801-538-6228, Karen Coats 801-538-6227, Michael Friedrichs 801-538-6244
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