Some populations are more at risk of developing high blood pressure than others.
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Black people are 40% more likely than White people to have high blood pressure, 10% more likely not to have their blood pressure controlled, and 3 times more likely to die of cardiovascular disease caused by high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is often more severe in Black people.
Some medications are less effective in treating high blood pressure in Black people.
Chronic stress linked to racism is as great a risk factor for high blood pressure as are smoking tobacco or having high cholesterol.
