THE BURDEN OF OBESITY ON BLOOD PRESSURE IS REDUCED IN OLDER PERSONS: THE SARDINIA STUDY

Being overweight or obese increases the risk of elevated blood pressure. However differences of their effects on blood pressure in different age groups are not clear.

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