Title: High Blood Pressure in African-Americans: Genetics, Risks, Causes, and More
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High Blood Pressure in African-Americans
Medically Reviewed by James Beckerman, MD, FACC on September 06, 2019
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects African-Americans in unique ways: African-Americans develop high blood pressure at younger ages than other groups in the U.S.
African-Americans are more likely to develop complications associated with high blood pressure. These problems include stroke, kidney disease, blindness, dementia, and heart disease. Why is high blood pressure in African-Americans so common? If you are African-American, what can you do to avoid developing high blood pressure? Find out how you can protect yourself from this serious health condition. Why Is High Blood Pressure Common in African-Americans? To date, researchers do not have a definitive answer to this question, but some believe that high blood pressure in African-Americans may be triggered by the following factors: Genetic factors.