Hypertension- The American Heart Association estimates that approximately one-third of American adults are afflicted with hypertension. Worldwide, more than 25 % of the adult population has hypertension, which is approximately one billion people. By 2025, a projected 1.56 billion people worldwide will have hypertension. In addition, more individuals are afflicted and are unaware.
Hypertension has a tremendous impact on the health of the American public.
The total estimated cost for hypertension in 2007 was 66.4 billion dollars. Beyond cost, it leads to significant mortality and morbidity. Those with hypertension die more often, have more heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
The total estimated cost for hypertension in 2007 was 66.4 billion dollars. Beyond cost, it leads to significant mortality and morbidity. Those with hypertension die more often, have more heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
Identify the incidence of hypertension. Identify risk factors that are associated with hypertension. Identify complications of hypertension. Demonstrate familiarity with lifestyle interventions for the hypertensive patient. Demonstrate familiarity with medications used to treat hypertension.
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