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most chronic medical conditions, such as hypertension, obesity, heart ... group, 
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average, far less resilient than black Americans. .... What to know about HS. [DOC] [TLE] High Blood Pressure Facts | cdc.gov [PAR] Feb 19, 2015 ... It is important for everyone to know the facts about high blood ... However, for 
people younger than 45 years old, the condition affects ... African Americans, 
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fact, a growing body of scientific evidence points to social conditions  not genes 
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95th .... More than 40% of African-American men and women have hypertension. [DOC] [TLE] Black Americans Have Fewer Years to Live  Here's Why | Data ... [PAR] Jan 5, 2015 ... The average African-American male lives five years less than the average

Question: Also known as hypertension, this condidtion affects far more African Americans on average than white Americans
Answer: high blood pressure