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The curious case of high blood pressure around the world
A new study challenges received wisdom about the causes of high blood pressure
By THE DATA TEAM
ONE in eight deaths worldwide is due to high blood pressure. The condition is the main risk factor for heart and kidney disease, and it greatly increases the chances of a stroke. A new study published in the Lancet, a medical journal, shows how common it is—and challenges some received wisdoms.
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