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HYPWTLOSADV
Ever advised to lose weight to lower blood pressure
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Description

For sample persons age 17 and over who have ever been told by a doctor that they had high blood pressure or hypertension, HYPWTLOSADV reports if a doctor has ever advised the person to lose weight because of hypertension.

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Universe

  • 1974: Sample persons age 17+ who have ever been told by doctor that they had high blood pressure or hypertension.

Availability

  • 1974

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