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

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In Canada, adults of African descent usually have a higher blood pressure compared with those of European descent and of the same age.The incidence of hypertension is twice as high among those of African descent; reasons for the difference are not fully understood, but it appears to be a result of genetic and environmental factors.After menopause, blood pressure in women is higher than in men; blood pressure measurements in people who are obese 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 the Local