Title: The role of environment and epigenetics in hypertension.
Authors: López-Jaramillo, Patricio; Camacho, Paul A; Forero-Naranjo, Leonardo
Abstract: The authors offer information on impact of epigenetics and environment in hypertension. They mention that higher incidences cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension in low-and middle-income countries (L MIC) are expected to be associated with ethnic characteristics and environmental influences. They state that urbanization and industrialization relates to several environmental risk factors include excessive alcohol consumption, the aging population, and social stress.
Subjects: EPIGENETICS; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases; HYPERTENSION; URBANIZATION; INDUSTRIALIZATION; ALCOHOL drinking; POPULATION aging
Publication: Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy, 2013, Vol 11, Issue 11, p1455
ISSN: 1477-9072
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2013.846217

The role of environment and epigenetics in hypertension.

López-Jaramillo, Patricio; Camacho, Paul A; Forero-Naranjo, Leonardo