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Differences in hypertension prevalence between socioeconomic groups are generally small in low- and middle-income countries.

Historically, thought to be a disease of the rich and sedentary, hypertension occurs with similar frequency in low- and middle-income countries, new research shows.

Hypertension is most prevalent among the least educated and poorest people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite often presumed low rates of common risk factors like sedentary lifestyle...