Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Hypertension Prevalence in US Stable, at 30%

Despite a significant drop in mean blood pressure from 1999 to 2010, new NHANES figures show that the prevalence of hypertension remains high in the US and has not altered since 2007. Targeted efforts to improve awareness, detection, and management of high blood pressure are needed, say the researchers.
Heartwire





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