Prevalence and incidence of hypertension from 1995 to 2005: a population-based study

Karen Tu, Zhuo Chen, Lorraine L. Lipscombe

Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2008 · 251 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Our findings indicate that the rise in hypertension prevalence will likely far exceed the predicted prevalence for 2025. Public health strategies to prevent and manage hypertension and its sequelae are urgently needed.

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