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World Hypertension Day, Friday 17 May 2024
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Today marks World Hypertension Day. The day focuses on spreading awareness and encouraging actions to prevent, detect, and manage hypertension. High blood pressure stands as the primary risk element for cardiovascular illnesses. With over one billion individuals globally grappling with hypertension, it remains a significant contributor to cardiovascular ailments and premature mortality worldwide. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Former SA Medical Association chair, Dr Angelique Coetzee
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Manage episode 418661409 series 2825635
Today marks World Hypertension Day. The day focuses on spreading awareness and encouraging actions to prevent, detect, and manage hypertension. High blood pressure stands as the primary risk element for cardiovascular illnesses. With over one billion individuals globally grappling with hypertension, it remains a significant contributor to cardiovascular ailments and premature mortality worldwide. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Former SA Medical Association chair, Dr Angelique Coetzee
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