The epidemiology of arterial hypertension

A review of the knowledge of arterial hypertension, emphasizing the diagnostic criteria in use and the prevalence of the disease throughout the world, is presented.

Bibliographic Details
Author: Lolio, Cecília Amaro de
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:1990
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Repository:Revista de Saúde Pública
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.usp.br:article/23769
Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/rsp/article/view/23769
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Hipertensão
Pressão arterial
Hypertension
Blood pressure
Description
Summary:A review of the knowledge of arterial hypertension, emphasizing the diagnostic criteria in use and the prevalence of the disease throughout the world, is presented.