African-Americans develop high blood pressure early in life. Professor Lisa Lewis of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing talks about prevention and detection.
High Blood Pressure And African Americans
Lisa M. Lewis, PhD, RN
High Blood Pressure And African Americans
Dr. Lewis studies hypertension among African Americans, spirituality and its relationship to health, and the development of nurses and scholars who are able to provide culturally competent care for diverse populations.
High Blood Pressure And African Americans
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Africa Americans and blacks in general don’t have the same type of sweat
glands which allows for the excretion of salt from body.