Which statement is NOT true about high blood pressure?
a. It can lead to serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke.
b. It usually has no symptoms.
c. It does not require treatment if the individual is under age 65.
d. It affects more than one-half of the U.S. population who are over age 65.
c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can increase the chances of heart attack and stroke.
b. Incorrect. High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it rarely has any symptoms.
c. Correct. High blood pressure requires treatment despite the age.
d. Incorrect. This is true.
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