To assess longitudinal changes and interrelationships among potential hemodynamic factors which define the association between developing obesity and blood pressure elevation and could provide basis for clinical strategies to interrupt the pathophysiologic process by which obesity leads to hypertension and increased risk for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. The first of four years of data collection was completed in September 1997. Data collection will continue for three additional years. Data analysis will begin this coming year.
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