Thursday 18 July 2019

Hypertension poorly managed in low- and middle-income countries

Health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are poorly prepared for the increasing number of people with high blood pressure, with more than two-thirds of people affected going without treatment, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in collaboration with colleagues from more than 40 institutions around the world, including several ministries of health.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/hypertension-poorly-managed-in-low-and-middle-income-countries