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Socioeconomic status and hypertension

Journal of Hypertension · 2014 · Vol. 33(2) · pp. 221–229
Bing LengYana JinGe LiLing ChenNan Jin

Abstract

Low SES is associated with higher blood pressure, and this association is particularly evident in the level of education. It is important to identify and monitor hypertension to reduce the risk of this disease among the most vulnerable groups in different countries and among different societies.

Blood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesHealth disparities and outcomesNutritional Studies and DietMedicineConfidence intervalSocioeconomic statusOdds ratioObservational studyBlood pressureDemographyMeta-analysisInternal medicineEnvironmental health

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Blood PressureHumansHypertensionIncomeRiskSocial ClassSocioeconomic Factors
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