Of the following individuals, who is at a higher risk for hypertension?
a. White woman, age 70, height 5 feet 1 inch, weight 130 lb
b. White man, age 55, height 6 feet, weight 210 lb
c. African-American man, age 70, height 6 feet, weight 250 lb
d. African-American man, age 72, height 6 feet 2 inches, weight 190 lb
C
African-American men older than 65 years who are obese are at the greatest risk for hypertension.
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