Hypertension in Alaska natives: Association with overweight, glucose intolerance, diet and mechanized activity
Ethnicity and HealthPublished 1 November 1997
Neil J. Murphy, Cynthia D. Schraer, Maureen C. Theile, Edward J. Boyko, Lisa Bulkow, Barbara J. Doty
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Hypertension is no longer rare in Alaska Natives and is associated with overweight, non-indigenous diet, mechanized activities, and glucose intolerance, while race was significantly associated with blood pressure > or = 140/90.
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Hypertension is no longer rare in Alaska Natives and is associated with overweight, non-indigenous diet, mechanized activities, and glucose intolerance.
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