Prevalence of hypertension among travelers and stability of blood pressure control during travel: a cross-sectional descriptive study and prospective cohort study

Prevalence of hypertension among travelers and stability of blood pressure control during travel: a cross-sectional descriptive study and prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Hypertension is a common and important risk factor for cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of death among the general population and travelers. Data on hypertension among travelers are very limited due to the scarcity of research reports in this specific population....

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Main Authors: Watsapol Gultawatvichai, Wasin Matsee, Phimphan Pisutsan, Teera Kusolsuk, Udomsak Silachamroon, Chayasin Mansanguan, Saranath Lawpoolsri, Gerard T. Flaherty, Watcharapong Piyaphanee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines
Subjects:
Non-communicable diseases
Prevalence
Hypertension
Travelers
Blood pressure
Stability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-023-00199-5

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