Racial differences and the genetics of hypertension.

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Variation in the prevalence of hypertension among human populations has been used to examine a wide range of research questions. The best known example has always been the twofold greater prevalence among blacks, which has provoked a debate about the relative importance of environmental and genetic factors. This problem is complicated because it requires an understanding of both the genetics of hypertension and...

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