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Hot Off The Presses - Community Healthcare Team-based Treatment of Hypertension
By Paul K. Whelton, MB, MD, MSc
By Paul K. Whelton, MB, MD, MSc
Special Journal Issue on the Accuracy of Automated Blood Pressure Measuring Devices
By James E. Sharman, Professor of Medical Research and Deputy Director; Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, Australia
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Low quality research, the conduct of some scientists and undeclared vested interests are undermining the reduction of sodium intake in the global population that would prevent CVD, still the leading cause of death globally.
ABSTRACT: Hypertension is the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and disability globally.
Increased blood pressure is a leading risk for death and disability globally. The World Hypertension League and partner organizations have developed the ‘Sao Paulo Call to Action for the Prevention and Control of High Blood Pressure.’
World Health Organization launches new guidelines on pharmacological treatment of hypertension in adults.
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