African Americans have a high rate of cardiovascular disease because of all of the following factors EXCEPT

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African Americans actually have a lower calcium intake than other racial/ethnic groups, so their diet is not high in calcium. The other factors, limited blood vessel dilation during the stress response, heightened sensitivity to salt, and high rates of hypertension, are all contributors to the high rate of cardiovascular disease in this population.

African Americans Have a High Rate of Cardiovascular Disease Because