In the LEPR gene the haplotype TATCA (rs1887285, rs17097182, rs10889553, rs970467, rs9436746) was associated with hypertension (P = 1.7×10−4, OR = 2.19; hypertensives 8%; normotensives 4%) and higher SBP (P = 2.8×10−4, Mann-Whitney test) (Figure 6A). Here, LEPR is linked to Hypertension.