Levels of VEGF were higher in people living with hypertension (28.75 [IQR 4.22 - 150.01] versus 4.22 [IQR 4.22 - 72.88]; p=0.0312) but not in those with diabetes (p=0.2181), pre-existing lung disease (p=0.5558), kidney disease (p=0.6602) or cancer (p=0.3564). The gene discussed is VEGFA; the disease is hypertensive disorder.