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BP-Related Disease Should Be a Global Priority
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BP-Related Disease Should Be a Global Priority |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573911?src=rss |
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Eighty percent of deaths connected to high blood pressure occur in the developing world, and much of the burden is borne by those with prehypertension, new research shows. In addition, current programs do not target many of the affected countries, say the study authors. Such a travesty cannot be allowed to continue, say accompanying editorialists. Heartwire |
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Articles > Cardiology |
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May 3, 2008 |
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