Hypertension in the elderly: Prevalence and health seeking behavior

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Authors

Palanivel Chinnakali · Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

Bharathy Mohan · Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

RaviPrakash Upadhyay · Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

Arvind Kumar Singh · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Rahul Srivastava · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Kapil Yadav · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Burden of hypertension among the elderly is high in rural areas. Strategies to detect and treat hypertension in the elderly have to be implemented early.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Sodium Intake and Health Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: North American Journal of Medical Sciences

Volume 4, Issue 11, pp. 558-558

DOI: 10.4103/1947-2714.103314

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