Expressive

rs116465573 - HDAC9

Magnitude 4.5 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • Genome-wide association study meta-analysis of blood pressure traits and hypertension in sub-Saharan African populations: an AWI-Gen study - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 38104120

    ABSTRACT: Most hypertension-related genome-wide association studies (GWASs) focus on non-African populations, despite hypertension (a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease) being highly prevalent in Africa. The AWI-Gen study GWAS meta-analysis for blood pressure (BP)-related traits (systolic and diastolic BP, pulse pressure, mean-arterial pressure and hypertension) from three sub-Saharan African geographic regions (N = 10,775), identifies two novel genome-wide significant signals (p < 5E-08): systolic BP near P2RY1 (rs77846204; intergenic variant, p = 4.95E-08) and pulse pressure near LINC01256 (rs80141533; intergenic variant, p = 1.76E-08). No genome-wide signals are detected for the AWI-Gen GWAS meta-analysis with previous African-ancestry GWASs (UK Biobank (Africa

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Lifestyle context

Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.

Diet

  • Sodium intake Moderate

    Dietary sodium significantly affects blood pressure regulation; reduced intake helps manage hypertension risk

    Aim for <2300 mg daily, or <1500 mg for optimal BP control

Discuss with your doctor

  • Cardiovascular risk assessment with rs116465573 variant Moderate

    This SNP is associated with increased systolic blood pressure, a major cardiovascular risk factor

Lifestyle

  • Regular aerobic exercise Moderate

    Physical activity lowers blood pressure; particularly important for those with genetic predisposition to elevated systolic BP

    150 minutes moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week

Screening

  • Blood pressure monitoring Moderate

    rs116465573 risk allele G is associated with 7.7 mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure

    Check blood pressure annually or as recommended by healthcare provider