Hypertension Risk Linked to Location of Body Fat

A study published in the iJournal of the American College of Cardiology/i says that the location of body fat plays a critical role in the risk of the person developing high blood pressure. Obesity is a known risk factor for hypertension, or high blood pressure, and it is widely reported that the location of fat on a person's body can lead to increased risk of other health issues like heart disease and cancer. However, the relationship between hypertension and ...