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Mebonia, N., Zhizhilashvili, S., Kakauridze, M., Trapaidze, D., & Kvanchakhadze, R. (2019). SCREENING FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESURE AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS IN NADZALADEVI DISTRECT, TBILISI. Collection of Scientific Works of Tbilisi State Medical University, 49, 84–86. https://doi.org/10.52340/csw.2015.49.0.84-86
Abstract
High blood pressure (BP) is the leading risk factor for death and disability globally (WHO). Aim:The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of undiagnosed high blood pressure and coexisting risk factors among a selected population in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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