The incidence and awareness of hypertension, among adults in Ahvaz: A 5-Year cohort study in Southwestern Iran

Background: According to the World Health Organization in 2009, hypertension is responsible for 13% of all deaths. Hypertension can increase the risk of stroke, coronary artery disease, dementia, heart disorder, kidney, and other chronic diseases. In this study, the prevalence and incidence of hyper...

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Main Authors: Hajieh Shahbazian, Seyed Mahmoud Latifi, Sara Saffarian, Majid Karandish, Bahman Cheraghian, Mohammad Taha Jalaly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2020;volume=11;issue=1;spage=61;epage=61;aulast=Shahbazian