Overview
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common chronic disease affecting people of different ages, cultural backgrounds and socio-economic statuses worldwide. Research links hypertension to increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease and cardiovascular disease--the leading cause of death worldwide. This book provides an up-to-date illustrated overview of research findings concerning hypertension, covering risk factors, increase in prevalence, cultures affected and challenges to treating and managing the disease in specific populations. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for effectively managing hypertension are discussed.
- | Author: Sandra A. Moulton
- | Publisher: Mcfarland
- | Publication Date: Oct 14, 2016
- | Number of Pages: 244 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/Health & Fitness
- | ISBN-10: 0786494212
- | ISBN-13: 9780786494217
