The social determinants of chronic disease management: perspectives of elderly patients with hypertension from low socio-economic background in Singapore

The social determinants of chronic disease management: perspectives of elderly patients with hypertension from low socio-economic background in Singapore

Abstract Background In Singapore, the burden of hypertension disproportionately falls on the elderly population of low socio-economic status. Despite availability of effective treatment, studies have shown high prevalence of sub-optimal blood pressure control in this group. Poor hypertension managem...

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Main Authors: Sok Teng Tan, Rina Yu Chin Quek, Victoria Haldane, Joel Jun Kai Koh, Emeline Kai Lin Han, Suan Ee Ong, Fiona Leh Hoon Chuah, Helena Legido-Quigley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-018-0897-7

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