Hypertension and the Asia Pacific region
18 Sep 2024
byDr. Maria Katrina Florcruz
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of mortality in the Philippines. Dr. Rafael Castillo, during his presidential lecture delivered at the 10th Asian-Pacific Congress of Hypertension last February 12 to 15 in Cebu City, likened hypertension to a storm surge. Every year, close to 120,000 Filipinos die due to complications related to hypertension. Non-optimal control of blood pressure imposes a huge socioeconomic burden as it causes disruption of work, family and social relationships.
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