Arterial hypertension – a leading cause of death

Arterial hypertension – a leading cause of death. Partly due to ageing, the rising incidence of obesity, and socio economic and environmental changes, its incidence increases worldwide. Hypertension commonly coexists with Type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidaemia, sedentary lifestyle, and smoking leading to risk amplification. Blood pressure lowering by lifestyle modifications and anti hypertensive drugs reduce…

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