Under- treatment and under diagnosis of hypertension: a serious problem in the United Arab Emirates

Under- treatment and under diagnosis of hypertension: a serious problem in the United Arab Emirates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypertension, notably untreated or uncontrolled, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) morbidity and mortality. In countries in transition, little is known about the epidemiology of hypertension, and its biochemica...

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Main Authors: Adem Abdu, Pathan Javed Y, Abouchacra Samra, Nagelkerke Nico JD, Abdulle Abdishakur M, Obineche Enyioma N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/6/24

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