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The Epidemiology of Hypertension: Latest Data and Statistics
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Title The Epidemiology of Hypertension: Latest Data and Statistics
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565720?src=rss
Description Think hypertension is just a "nuisance" condition? This month details the various manifestations of its enormous impact on the overall health status of developed societies.
Medscape Cardiology
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Nov 17, 2007
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