Blood Pressure and End-Stage Renal Disease in Men

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Authors

Michael J. Klag · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Paul K. Whelton · Johns Hopkins University

Bryan Randall · University of Minnesota

James D. Neaton · University of Minnesota

Frederick L. Brancati · Johns Hopkins Medicine

Charles E. Ford · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Neil Shulman

Abstract

Elevations of blood pressure are a strong independent risk factor for end-stage renal disease; interventions to prevent the disease need to emphasize the prevention and control of both high-normal and high blood pressure.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Renal function and acid-base balance Sodium Intake and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 334, Issue 1, pp. 13-18

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199601043340103

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