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Monday, April 08, 2013

Quarter of Cubans suffer from hypertension

Quarter of Cubans suffer from hypertension
English.news.cn 2013-04-08 10:38:08

HAVANA, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Over 25 percent of Cubans suffer from high
blood pressure and the number is increasing, especially among the young,
the Health Ministry said Sunday.

The data released by the ministry showed that more than 2.8 million
Cubans, out of a total population of 11.2 million, are afflicted with
the condition, which coincided with this year's World Health Day on
April 7 dedicated to hypertension.

A recent research among children and teenagers shows a growing incidence
of high blood pressure among these groups, basically among children who
are obese or whose parents have the disease.

Hypertension is considered the leading cause of emergency room care in
the island country, and an important risk factor for cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular diseases, heart strokes, renal inadequacy and retinal
disorders.

At the same time, hypertension is the main cause of disabilities in
Cuba, and the health problem that puts the most financial burden on the
national healthcare system.

Hypertension is considered the leading cause of death worldwide,
affecting about 1 billion people globally.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/health/2013-04/08/c_132291923.htm

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