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Ghana: Hypertension a problem in rural populations

The high prevalence of adult hypertension in the poorest and leanest rural populations may be attributed to the lack of awareness, treatment experience, and effective control of hypertension...

China: Low level of knowledge about brown rice

A study in Shanghai revealed a limited awareness and acceptability of brown rice in Chinese adults...

Nigeria: Hypertensive patients poorly informed about condition

Many patients suffering from hypertension were found to be uneducated about hypertension, especially its causes, according to a new study about hypertension-related knowledge in Auchi...

Indonesia: Health strategies implemented in cultural context

Community level health intervention programs are rarely implemented due to the difficulties associated with implementing such programs within a local, cultural context...

Iraq: Type A behavior correlated with hypertension

The type A behavior pattern is a significant risk factor for hypertension, according to a recent study in Basra...

US: Fish consumption promotes heart health

Among middle-aged and older men, those who consume fish regularly are less likely to acquire risk factors for heart disease than those who eat fish infrequently, according to a new study...

US: Cigarette ads increase smoking among teens

Increased exposure to cigarette advertisements in convenience, liquor, and small grocery stores is linked to higher smoking rates among teens, according to a new study...

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