Aims In this paper, we discuss the existing data on the burden of hypertension in the
Philippines and present the status of management, prevention, and control of hypertension …

This article reviews available evidence regarding hypertension management in the Asia-
Pacific region, focussing on five research questions that deal with specific aspects: blood …

Background Hypertension is a global health concern that is best managed at the primary
care level. In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing resource constraints …

Background From 2013 to 2021, the University of the Philippines Community Health and
Development Program (UP CHDP) was in partnership with Cavite and its five municipalities …

Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are ready-to-eat products containing
little or no whole foods, has increased globally over the past half century and continues to …

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease in
the Philippines. Despite the availability of antihypertensive medications that are effective …

Cardiovascular diseases have overtaken infectious diseases as the most common causes of
morbidity and mortality in the Philippines. Among Filipinos, hypertension is the most …

Abstract The Philippine Society of Hypertension (PSH) took part again in the annual May
Measurement Month 2021 (MMM21) blood pressure (BP) campaign to raise awareness of …

INTRODUCTION: Resistant hypertension is blood pressure (BP) that remains above target
despite treatment with maximum doses of three antihypertensive drugs, which may include a …