Coverage and effectiveness of hypertension screening in different altitudes of Tibet autonomous region

Abstract Background Tibet is an autonomous region in China located around an average altitude of 4500 m above sea level. Since 2012 the local government of Tibet has been providing free physical examinations, including screening for hypertension. However, the coverage and effectiveness of this free...

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Main Authors: Ci Song, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Suolang Wangdui, Danzeng Mima, Cuoji Zhuoma, D. Ji, Ouzhu Luobu, Hutcha Sriplung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09858-0