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Number of Missourians with high blood pressure rising "dramatically"

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Mon, 09/06/2004 - 4:32am
According to a Rolla Daily News article, there has been a "dramatic" rise in the number of Missourians with high blood pressure.
[M]ore than 27 percent of adults in Missouri have high blood pressure, a 22 percent increase since 1988.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services recommendations for reducing high blood pressure include maintaining a healthy weight and being active every day. Read the article for the complete recommendations.
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