Illness perception among hypertensive patients in primary care centre UKMMC

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the primary cause of death worldwide.1 In 2004, 17.1 million people were estimated to die from cardiovascular diseases, which represent 29 % of all global deaths. By 2030, approximately 23.6 million of people will die from cardi...

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Published in:Malaysian family physician 2013, Vol.8 (3), p.19-25
Main Authors: Norfazilah, A, Samuel, A, Law, P T, Ainaa, A, Nurul, A, Syahnaz, M H, Azmawati, M N
Format: Article
Language:English
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hypertension
illness perception
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primary care
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Summary:According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the primary cause of death worldwide.1 In 2004, 17.1 million people were estimated to die from cardiovascular diseases, which represent 29 % of all global deaths. By 2030, approximately 23.6 million of people will die from cardiovascular diseases.1 In this 21st century, hypertension is an important public health problem worldwide because its significant risk for heart diseases, stroke, and kidney failures.2
ISSN:1985-2274
1985-207X
1985-2274