Tag: Hypertension
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Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco: Prevalence and Determinants
Overview Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. In urban Morocco, women with hypertension face unique challenges that affect their ability to consistently take prescribed medications. This study examines how common medication adherence is among women attending urban primary health care facilities in Inezgane and identifies the factors that influence adherence,…
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Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane: What Determines Taking Your Medicines Correctly
Overview Hypertension remains a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. In urban Morocco, women managing high blood pressure face unique barriers to consistent medication adherence. This cross-sectional study conducted in Inezgane’s primary health care facilities sheds light on how many women actually follow their prescribed regimens and what drives or hinders this behavior.…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco
Overview Hypertension remains a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease globally. In Morocco, urban primary health care facilities in towns like Inezgane are pivotal in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension. This article summarizes findings from a cross‑sectional study that assessed how prevalent medication adherence is among women with hypertension and identified the determinants…
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Migraine and Hypertension in Adolescents: New Findings
Overview: Linking Migraine and Hypertension in Teens Recent research published in Hypertension reveals a notable association between migraine disorders and hypertension among adolescents, particularly in cases of severe migraine. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that cardiovascular and neurological health are interlinked long before adulthood. For clinicians, parents, and young patients, these…
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Migraine Linked to Hypertension in Adolescents: New Study Findings
Overview: A Significant Association in Teens Recent findings published in Hypertension highlight a notable link between migraine and hypertension among adolescents. The study shows that teens who experience frequent or severe migraine episodes may have a higher likelihood of elevated blood pressure compared with their peers. While the exact mechanisms remain under investigation, researchers emphasize…
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Migraine Linked to Hypertension in Adolescents: New Findings
Introduction New research published in Hypertension adds to growing evidence that migraine and hypertension are linked in adolescents, especially among those with severe migraine. While the two conditions have historically been studied separately in young people, the latest findings suggest that teens with frequent or disabling migraines may have an increased risk of elevated blood…
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What Ireland’s High-Blood-Pressure Crisis Really Means for Public Health
Introduction: A Quiet but Pressing Health Issue “Some 36% didn’t even know their blood pressure was high. And even in the cases of those who knew and were taking medication to reduce it, 47% weren’t succeeding in bringing their blood pressure down to healthy levels.” This stark statistic underscores a broader crisis in Ireland: high…
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Ireland’s Hidden Hypertension Crisis: What You Need to Know
Overview: A Quiet but Serious Health Challenge Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In Ireland, experts warn that a significant portion of the population is unaware of their condition, and even among those who know they have hypertension, a substantial number struggle to bring it under…
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What you need to know about Ireland’s high-blood-pressure problem
Overview: Ireland’s growing hypertension challenge High blood pressure, or hypertension, remains a major health concern across many countries. In Ireland, recent figures highlight a troubling gap between awareness and control: a significant portion of adults either do not know their blood pressure is high or fail to achieve healthy levels even when on treatment. This…
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India Records Massive Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease in 2023, Study Finds
Overview: A Quiet Epidemic in India A recent global study published in The Lancet highlights a troubling health statistic for India: in 2023, the country accounted for the second-highest number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases worldwide, totaling approximately 138 million. Only China reported more CKD cases, with about 152 million. These figures place CKD…