In 1980, 20 percent of women in the United States suffered from high blood pressure, 10 percent more than in 1970. This change can partially be attributed to a growing number of women working in jobs associated with high stress levels.

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In 1990, more than 50 percent of women in the United States suffered from high blood pressure.

The number of women in the overall population increased from 1970 to 1980.

On the average, women worked more hours in 1980 than they did in 1970.

Before 1970, women who did not work outnumbered women who worked.

There may be a correlation between jobs associated with high stress levels and high blood pressure.

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Whether you can draw a conclusion that must follow from the stated facts.

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