Hardest Hit
By AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NEWS
High blood pressure is much more common among African-Americans than other racial and ethnic groups, according to a federal report issued in October.
HBP prevalence among U.S. adults (%)
- Whites 27.8%
- African-Americans 40.3%
- Asian-Americans 25%
- Hispanic-Americans 27.8%
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention