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[Childhood's determinants for high blood pressure in adulthood].
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique - 1 May 2012
Bucher Barbara S, Tschumi Sibyelle, Simonetti Giacomo D
Abstract excerpt
Hypertension has been estimated to affect 20 - 25% of the adult population and represents an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease like coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral artery occlusive disease. In addition, hypertension supports the development and progression of chronic kidney insufficiency. The interaction of multiple genetic and environmental factors are felt to influence the level of...
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