Women over 65 more prone to hypertension than men

A study in the United States reveals that one in every three adults has high blood pressure. And while women are as likely to have this condition as men, they are more prone to acquiring it during their twilight years. The same can notably be said about Filipinos.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), men and women both have the tendency to develop hypertension—the medical term for high blood pressure—during their lifetimes. However, women over 65 years old are more prone to acquiring it, particularly those who passed through their menopausal stage.