Abstract: . . .  ? Finally, there were also significant differences associated with income. The highest proportions of adults taking high blood pressure medication were in the two lowest income categories - <$15,000 (82%) and $15,000- $24,999 (86%). At levels $25,000+ the proportions were significantly lower. ? There were no significant differences associated with race. HYPERTENSION Page 2 Allegheny County Health Department 2002 Social and Behavioral Health Risks TABLE 1 Hypertension Allegheny County Adults, 2002 (with 95% confidence intervals) Ever told have high blood pressure* Currently taking meds for high blood pressure* ** Total No. No. % CI Total No. No. % CI All Adults 4761 1430 27 26-28 1435 1188 81 80-83 Male 1522 421 25 22-28 420 332 78 73-83 Female 3215 1009 29 27-31  . . .
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