Barbershops Proving Point Of Intervention For Men's High Blood Pressure
A study of African American men in barbershops across Los Angeles led to a big reduction in cases of hypertension.
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A study of African American men in barbershops across Los Angeles led to a big reduction in cases of hypertension.
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