Population differences in associations of serotonin transporter promoter polymorphism (5HTTLPR) di- and triallelic genotypes with blood pressure and hypertension prevalence

These findings suggest that Whites carrying the L′ allele, African Americans and Native Americans with the S′S′ genotype, and Asians carrying the S′ allele will be found to be at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and may benefit from preventive measures.