Hypertension is a growing health problem in the United States. The main factors that contribute to the increase in the number of patients with hypertension include which of the following? Select all that apply.

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The obesity epidemic contributes to hypertension due to increased body weight. Population growth increases the number of individuals at risk. The aging population is more prone to hypertension due to physiological changes with age.

Hypertension Is a Growing Health Problem in the United States