Increasing Rates Of Hypertension Among People 18 And Younger.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that over the past three decades, rates of hypertension have increased among people aged 18 and under.
In fact, data show that the rate has risen from one percent to five percent in this age group, putting young people at risk for heart attacks and strokes, particularly for those who are overweight, although the risk is higher overall.

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital say that there is a link between pediatric high blood pressure and enlarged hearts, especially in those who are overweight or obese. Still, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, children who exercised regularly for just three months following a diagnosis of high blood pressure showed definite improvement.

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