Conversely, GHR d3 allele was associated with increased odds of pre-hypertension and hypertension in Yixing girls (ORs [95% CIs] for the additive model: 1.366 [1.055-1.770], P = 0.018; 1.273 [1.009-1.606], P = 0.042). The gene discussed is GHR; the disease is hypertensive disorder.