Prehypertension, Racial Prevalence and Its Association With Risk Factors
Posted on Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Prehypertension, Racial Prevalence and Its Association With Risk Factors: Analysis of the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study
American Journal of Hypertension, 01/21/2011 Exclusive author commentary
Glasser SP et al. – The prevalence of Prehypertension increased by age and African–American race. In addition, a higher prevalence of Prehypertension was observed with elevated high–sensitivity C reactive protein, diabetes, microalbuminuria, and those with heavy alcohol consumption compared to those without these factors.
Stephen P. Glasser (01/20/2011) comments:
Literature is accumulating that the presence of prehypertension (preHTN- defined as a blood pressure of 120-139 mmHg systolic and/or 80-90 mmHg diastolic) is associated with increased long-term risk. It remains controversial, however, as to whether prehypertensive BPs alone, or its association with its common risk factor accompaniments is important in determining ultimate risk. However, while answering these questions, it is important to understand the epidemiology of prehypertension; and, The Reasons for Geographic And ...read more
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