Asked by Sergii Voloshchuk on Jun 19, 2024
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According to the CDC, what is the percentage of American adults with hypertension?
A) 15 percent
B) 22 percent
C) 31 percent
D) 40 percent
American Adults
Individuals above the age of 18 living in the United States, considered legally responsible and mature.
Hypertension
A condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
CDC
Stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States focused on protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.
- Know the prevalence of hypertension among American adults.
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ohayou gozaimasuJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the CDC, 31% of American adults have hypertension. Therefore, the best choice is C. The other answer choices (A, B, and D) are incorrect percentages.
Learning Objectives
- Know the prevalence of hypertension among American adults.