Hi there! Today we are going to give a brief, easy to understand overview of hypertension, AKA 'high blood pressure'. In this episode we discuss the causes of high blood pressure, the social factors influencing the high rates of hypertension in America, and what you can do to lower it before going on medication.

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab9OZsDECZw 

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/doctor-appointments-questions-to-ask-your-doctor/heart-to-heart-talking-to-your-doctor 

https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/risk_factors.htm 

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