Hypertension – a public health problem

Hypertension – a Public Health Problem

Hypertension, considered a “silent murder”, is the largest social problem in developed countries and in a large number of developing countries. Despite of known efficacy and affectivity of various preventive and control measures, including the pharmacological ones, hypertension will continue, for decades, representing one of the largest health challenges and high cost disease for individuals an...

Hypertension in public health.

Re-emerging epidemic of cardiovascular diseases activates each country to develop its strategies in primary prevention. Hypertension, as a leading cause, is a challenging public health problem. Awareness, treatment and control of hypertension are still inadequate. Socioeconomic factors may be the obstacles. Educating and motivating both the physicians and patients could provide some solutions. ...

Neurocysticercosis a public health problem

Neurocysticercosis is a parasitic disease of the central nervous system that constitutes a public health problem in endemic regions. Here, we present a patient with epilepsy and cognitive impairment due to neurocysticercosis. A public health intervention could eradicate this disease in endemic regions such as Ecuador.

Composting: A Public Health Problem

the determinants and scope of public health interventions to tackle the global problem of hypertension: a review

background: hypertension is a significant public health concern of world‑wide distribution and is also the most common cardiovascular disease risk factor. adequate control of blood pressure is a critical element in the prevention of hypertension induced‑organ damage and life‑threatening complications. prevention of hypertension is possible and early detection and effective treatment can signifi...