Daily pressures compounded by racism and prejudice take a toll on many African-Americans in the form of

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The daily pressures compounded by racism and prejudice can lead to chronic stress, which in turn can lead to high blood pressure in African-Americans. Research has shown that this population has a higher prevalence of hypertension compared to other racial/ethnic groups, which is thought to be directly related to experiences of discrimination and racism.

Daily Pressures Compounded by Racism and Prejudice Take a Toll