South Africa: Hypertension - South Africa's 'Silent Killer'

[spotlight] High blood pressure (hypertension) is the leading cause of heart disease and premature death worldwide, according to an article in Nature. While it is not specifically listed on the World Health Organization's list of top 10 causes of death, it is an underlying cause of heart disease and stroke, both of which are on the list.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news