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Expenditures for Hypertension among Adults Age 18 and Older, 2009: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population |
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Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In 2009, 24.4 percent of U.S. adults age 18 and older received treatment for hypertension, which is the leading cause of stroke and kidney failure, and a major cause of heart attacks. |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
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