Description
This latest report released by WHO (World Health Organization) 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.
Perhaps, most importantly, the report shows a way forward, by highlighting key aspects of guidance from the World Health Organization’s HEARTS: Technical package for cardiovascular disease management in primary health care and the Guideline for the pharmacological treatment of hypertension in adults.