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.