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Several different factors may increase the risk of developing uncontrolled hypertension in poor, black or Hispanic individuals who live in the inner-city. Among 207 black or Hispanic patients treated at a two New York City hospitals, 93 had severe, uncontrolled hypertension and 114 had controlled hypertension. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension were more likely to not have a primary care physician and to not comply with treatment than those with controlled hypertension. Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension were also more likely to be treated for their hypertension at a hospital emergency room than those with controlled hypertension. Lack of health insurance was also increased the risk of developing uncontrolled hypertension. Individuals who are poor are less likely to have health insurance or to have a primary care physician than more affluent individuals.
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The number of hospital patients with sepsis increased between 1979 and 2000, as did the number of patients who died from sepsis. Black men have the highest mortality rate from sepsis compared to other races. Also, gram-positive bacteria and fungi are becoming more common causes of sepsis. Sepsis is a bloodstream infection.
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Many older Americans are not aware of the need to control their high blood pressure. In a study of 16,095 adults, only 23% of those who had high blood pressure were taking drugs that reduced the pressure. Men 65 years old and older were the least likely to control their blood pressure.
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