Hypertension - What is it
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High Blood Pressure/Hypertension Ep. 1
1 in 4 adults have hypertension, and an additional 1 in 5 adults have pre-hypertension. AND, hypertension is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart disease. A better understanding of this disease will help you to prevent and manage it, using methods other than prescription drugs.
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