1. people who have high blood pressure
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed medication for all the hypertensives in the study.
• Hypertensives should monitor their blood pressure regularly.
• The clinic specializes in treating hypertensives and diabetics.
• Many hypertensives benefit from reducing sodium in their diet.
• The research focused on elderly hypertensives over age 65.
• Exercise programs are often recommended for hypertensives.