Global report on hypertension: the race against a silent killer

Overview

This report compiles data for the first time on the far-reaching consequences of uncontrolled hypertension, including heart attacks, strokes and premature death, along with substantial economic losses for communities and countries. It also contains information on the global, regional and country-level burden of hypertension and progress of control efforts.

Editors
World Health Organization
Number of pages
291
Reference numbers
ISBN: 978-92-4-008106-2
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