The race/sex group with the highest proclivity for elevated blood pressure in 2001 is:

a. African American men.
b. Mexican American men.
c. White (Caucasian) men.
d. African American women.

Answer: d
Feedback: From 1999 through 2002, African American women have had the highest rates of elevated blood pressure.

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