Relative Telomere Length in Peripheral Blood Cells and Hypertension Risk among Mine Workers: A Case-Control Study in Chinese Coal Miners

Hypertension is a common chronic disease in middle-aged and elderly people and is an important risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases. Its pathogenesis remains unclear. Epidemiological studies have found that the loss of telomere length in peripheral blood cells can increase the risk of corona...

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Main Authors: Sheng-nan Yu, Shi-qi Chen, Guo-quan Fan, Wei-zhe Pan, Jin Jia, Qian Wang, Li Ma, Ben Li, Mei Qiang, Yu-lan Qiu, Tong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5681096