Atherosclerotic traits referred to as arterial stiffness seem to independently cause elevated blood pressure and hypertension among adolescents and young adults.
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Atherosclerotic traits referred to as arterial stiffness seem to independently cause elevated blood pressure and hypertension among adolescents and young adults. The prevention and treatment of hypertension among the young population should include strategies to decrease arterial stiffness.