Atlanta Journal Constitution |
Southern diets 'biggest factor' in African-Americans increased risk of hypertension compared to whites, study says
Atlanta Journal Constitution “This diet likely contributes to excess hypertension due to higher sodium intake, but it is impossible to guess at which component of this dietary pattern is the 'silver bullet,'” coauthor Suzanne Judd said. “Likely it could be all of the foods eaten ... Southern Diet Called Single Biggest Factor in HTN Racial Disparities 'Southern' Diet Blamed for Black Americans' Health Woes Southern diet may be largest factor leading to higher rates of hypertension in US black populations |