Drug Compliance Among Hypertensive Patients; an Area Based Study
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منابع مشابه
Determination of Drug Compliance of Hypertensive Individuals
The majority of hypertensive individuals require drug therapy to control blood pressure levels. Lifestyle changes and regular use of prescribed medication can significantly contribute to controlling hypertension. A correlation between non-drug compliance and insufficient blood pressure control was noted amongst hyperten-sive individuals. Therefore, in order to minimize the risk of hypertension ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Electronic Journal of General Medicine
سال: 2009
ISSN: 2516-3507
DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/82628