International Genome-Wide Association Study Consortium Identifies Novel Loci Associated With Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents [Original Articles]
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Our results suggest that genetic determinants of BP act from childhood, develop over the lifecourse, and show some evidence of age-specific effects.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Parmar, P. G., Taal, H. R., Timpson, N. J., Thiering, E., Lehtimaki, T., Marinelli, M., Lind, P. A., Howe, L. D., Verwoert, G., Aalto, V., Uitterlinden, A. G., Briollais, L., Evans, D. M., Wright, M. J., Newnham, J. P., Whitfield, J. B., Lyytikainen, L.-P Tags: Epidemiology, Genetic, Association Studies, High Blood Pressure, Meta Analysis Original Articles Source Type: research
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