Former Inmates Have Increased Risk Of High Blood Pressure

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 20:35 in Health & Medicine

Young adults who have been incarcerated appear more likely to have high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy, an enlarging of the heart muscle that is a common consequence of hypertension, according to a new report. They also appear less likely to have access to regular medical care than those who have not been incarcerated.

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