“Silent Killer” Lurking in Lynn
African Americans targeted at higher rates than others
By Dr. Rachelle Darout
Do I have your attention? Good.
There is a silent killer that lurks in our city, our state, and our nation. Its name is hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Fifteen percent of all deaths in the United States list high blood pressure as a primary or contributing factor. One in three American adults has this disease.
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