Which of the Following Does Not Increase the Risk of Developing

Question

Which of the following does not increase the risk of developing hypertension?
A) genetics
B) being female
C) being African American
D) All of the above increase the risk of developing hypertension.

Accepted Answer

Being female does not increase the risk of developing hypertension. Genetics and ethnicity (particularly African American) are known risk factors for hypertension.