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Review
. 2002 Feb;15(2 Pt 2):50S-52S.
doi: 10.1016/s0895-7061(01)02299-3.

Obesity hypertension

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Obesity hypertension

Albert P Rocchini. Am J Hypertens. 2002 Feb.

Abstract

The association between obesity and hypertension is well recognized. However, the exact mechanisms whereby obesity causes hypertension are complex and multifactorial. The current article summarizes some of the known mechanisms responsible for obesity hypertension.

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