​Research has found that obesity is related to high blood pressure. This finding means that

A) ​obesity is a risk factor for high blood pressure.
B) ​obesity is an independent risk factor for high blood pressure.
C) ​most overweight people die of high blood pressure.
D) ​thin people are protected against high blood pressure.

Independent Risk Factor

A variable that on its own increases the likelihood of developing a disease or health condition, independent of other factors.

Risk Factor

An attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.

Obesity

A state of health where there is an excessive accumulation of body fat, heightening the risk of various health complications.