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Why African-Americans At Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Melanie Thomassian
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My interest in health care began at a very young age, eventually...

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  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.—but this is even more evident in the African-American community.   The American Heart Association state that:   Compared to the general public, African-Americans have a high...
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    Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 12:36 AM

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  2. why do african americans have higher BP then white people.
    nat
    Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 09:59 PM

    In your reading it stated that African Americans have higher blood pressure than anyother ethnic group but why is that?? what is the cause for them to have high BP?? is it gene related, hormone related, or life style realted?? what is the cause of this?? I would really like to know!!!

    thanks

    Natalie

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