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Good and Bad News on Hypertension in US
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Title Good and Bad News on Hypertension in US
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/581938?src=rss
Description A new report shows that more US adults have hypertension than ever before, and the increase is primarily due to the rising rates of obesity in recent times, say the NHLBI researchers. However, awareness, treatment, and control of blood pressure have also improved. Nevertheless, much work remains, specifically with certain subgroups, they say. Heartwire
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Oct 14, 2008
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