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Mr. Ackah, a retired teacher had been recording consistent increase of blood pressure for the past five years. What accounted for the rise in his blood pressure?

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As we age, there's a reduction in elastic tissue in the arteries, causing them to become stiffer and less compliant. As a result, the blood pressure increases

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