Which of the Following Individuals Is at Highest Risk for Developing

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for developing hypertension?

• A) Susie, a 30-year-old female who is slightly overweight
• B) Jack, a 40-year-old African American male whose parents had hypertension
• C) Jill, a 50-year-old female of Asian descent who consumes a diet relatively high in sodium
• D) Bill, a 45-year-old male of European descent who is a vegetarian

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