Accurate blood pressure measurement is the first step towards effective hyperte…
Accurate blood pressure measurement is the first step towards effective hypertension detection and control. Small improvements in measurement technique can make clinical decisions more reliable.
References:
WHO. Hypertension. WHO fact sheet.
Pan American Health Organization/WHO. HEARTS in the Americas: Blood Pressure Measurement. Measurement protocol and resources
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Hypertension
WHO fact sheet on hypertension including information on prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, prevention, treatment and WHO's work in this area.