Transmission of hepatitis B virus by blood transfusion in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Our results also suggest that treatment with potassium lowers serum cholesterol concentrations, which will be an added advantage. Hence, moderate daily supplements of potassium could be a valuable alter- native to pharmacological methods for controlling mild hypertension, especially in those who are not willing or able to restrict salt intake. Retrospective data suggest that a high intake of potassium may decrease mortality associated with stroke,30 and a long term study to explore the added advantages, if any, of treating hypertension with potassium is worthwhile.