If a Person Is Diagnosed with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

question 51

Short Answer

If a person is diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure), one of the first recommendations a health care provider makes is for the person to reduce the amount of salt in the diet. Explain why following this recommendation will reduce blood pressure.

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