Eugene has high blood pressure as a result of his obesity.This type of hypertension is called _______.

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Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure caused by an underlying medical condition or medication, such as obesity. Primary hypertension (A) and essential hypertension (B) are terms used interchangeably to describe high blood pressure with no identifiable cause. Fundamental hypertension (C) is not a commonly used term in the medical field.

Eugene Has High Blood Pressure as a Result of His