Only 10 Percent of the Cases of Hypertension Are Linked

question 57

Multiple Choice

Only 10 percent of the cases of hypertension are linked to genetics. What accounts for the remaining 90 percent of cases?

• A) Bacteria in the blood
• B) Unknown causes
• C) Poor diet
• D) Lack of exercise

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