Hypertension prevention and control in Malaysia: a review
Background: Hypertension is a major public health issue. It is the leading preventable risk factor for premature death and disability, mainly due to ischemic heart disease and stroke. In Malaysia, the age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension was 35.3% in 2015. Hypertension burden is expected to grow...
Main Authors: | Tan, Hooi Shyuan, Ariffin, Ahmad Azuhairi, Mustapha, Feisul Idzwan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Community Health Society Malaysia
2020
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89240/1/HEALTH.pdf |
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