Young adults less likely to be diagnosed with hypertension than over 60s

Young adults less likely to be diagnosed with hypertension than over 60s

December 31, 2012
AudioMedica News
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Young adults less likely to be diagnosed with hypertension than over 60s
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LOS ANGELES—Half of young adults who had multiple, elevated, blood pressure results on recent outpatient visits to the doctor, went home without a hypertension diagnosis. Research presented at the 2012 American Heart Association meeting showed, after four years of trips to the doctor’s clinic, 70% of 18-24 year olds remained undiagnosed compared to 54% of people aged over 60. Study author Heather Johnson from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison spoke to Sarah Maxwell.



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