A nurse is helping at a health fair at a local mall.When taking blood pressures on a variety of people,the nurse keeps in mind:

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In the United States,a black adult's blood pressure is usually higher than that of a white's of the same age.The incidence of hypertension is twice as high in blacks as it is in whites.After menopause,blood pressure in women is higher than in men;blood pressure measurements in obese people are usually higher than in those who are not overweight.Normally,a gradual rise occurs through childhood and into the adult years.

A Nurse Is Helping at a Health Fair at a Local