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    Minorities less likely to have hypertension under control

    (HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-09-23
    African Americans and Hispanics who have a history of coronary artery disease and stroke are less likely to have their high blood pressure under control, a new study suggests. Researchers also found that Hispanics are less likely than either other racial group to be prescribed anti-hypertensive medications.  Read full story >
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