Untreated hypertension in the UK household population — Who are missed by the general health checks?
Hypertension is an age-related, long-term condition and a leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide. Due to its asymptomatic nature it can often be left undiagnosed. Long-term treatment is available, but blood pressure can also be reduced through health behaviour changes in we...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-12-01
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Series: | Preventive Medicine Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335516300377 |