Hypertension: genes versus environment

A review of the contributions of genes and environment to hypertension is offered, with special reference to the emerging genetics. Calculations of heritability are relevant only to the specific population and environment from which information is gathered.

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Published in:	The Lancet (British edition) Vol. 344; no. 8916; pp. 169 - 171
Main Author:	Harrap, S.B.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Elsevier Ltd 16.07.1994 Lancet Elsevier Limited
Subjects:	Arterial hypertension. Arterial hypotension Biological and medical sciences Biometrics Blood and lymphatic vessels Blood pressure Cardiology. Vascular system Environment Environmental-Genetic factors Estimates Experimental diseases Genes Genetics Heredity Humans Hypertension Hypertension - genetics Medical research Medical sciences Models, Biological Population Pressure distribution Siblings Twins Human Hypertension Cardiovascular disease Environment Genetics Risk factor
ISSN:	0140-6736, 1474-547X
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