Background: Asymptomatic hypertension is characterized as increased systolic blood
pressure equal to or more than 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure equal to or more than …

Background: Globally, high blood pressure (BP) is a main health problem among adult
population. High BP is considered as a major risk factor which may lead to many …

Hypertension is a silent killer that can result in stroke, kidney failure, heart failure, chronic
disability, and death. An unhealthy lifestyle becomes a significant risk factor for …

Hypertension is a great challenge for the public health professionals across the world, as it
is a major risk factor leading to congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, retinopathy …

ABSTRACT Background: The theme for World Health Day 2013 based on controlling high
blood pressure, a condition which affects more than one in three adults and leads to more …

Background: Hypertension is a major public health problem. Despite extensive research in
the etiology and contributing causes of essential hypertension, the pathogenesis of the …

Introduction Hypertension is one of the main public health problems and is associated with
increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. The incidence of hypertension is growing in all …

Introduction: Studies indicate that hypertension is prevalent in Iran, however, the reports are
heterogeneous. The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of hypertension and the …

Objectives We examined the trends in prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of
hypertension in Korea as a basis for improving hypertension control programs. Methods 12 …

Background: Hypertension is a major health problem which contributing for cardiovascular
disease and other complications. Nowadays, the incidence of hypertension in young …