High blood pressure has long been recognized as a major health burden and particularly
as a major risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular disease, end-stage renal disease,
and overall mortality that affects all segments of the population.
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Although traditionally considered a condition primarily associated with economically
developed countries, current indications and emerging evidence identify the high global
effect of increased blood pressure in all regions and populations in the world.
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The economically developing countries represent the fastest growing segment of the
global population.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: January 22, 2015
Accepted:
January 13,
2015
Received:
December 24,
2014
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