Community-based blood pressure measurement by non-health workers using electronic devices: a validation study
Introduction: Population monitoring and screening of blood pressure is an important part of any population health strategy. Qualified health workers are expensive and often unavailable for screening. Non-health workers with electronic blood pressure monitors are increasingly used in community-based...
Main Authors: | Daniel D. Reidpath, Mei Lee Ling, Shajahan Yasin, Kanason Rajagobal, Pascale Allotey |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2012-06-01
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Series: | Global Health Action |
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Online Access: | http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/14876/pdf_1 |
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