Compared with European Americans, African Americans​

A) ​have higher rates of hypertension and higher rates of cardiovascular mortality.
B) ​have lower rates of hypertension but higher rates of cardiovascular mortality.
C) ​have lower rates of hypertension and lower rates of cardiovascular mortality.
D) ​have higher rates of hypertension and lower rates of cardiovascular reactivity.

Cardiovascular Mortality

Deaths caused by diseases related to the heart and blood vessels, often used as a measure of the public health impact of cardiovascular disease.

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure levels, which can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

European Americans

Individuals residing in the United States who are of European descent, one of the various ethnic groups in the country.