Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure). High blood pressure can occur in children or adults, but it's more common over age 35.
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The American Heart Association has dietary recommendations for infants, children and adolescents to promote cardiovascular health.
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Over 40 percent of African Americans have high blood pressure. High blood pressure develops earlier in life in blacks than in whites and is usually more severe.
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