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Hypertension rampant among disability community

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is alarmingly common among individuals in the disability community, with medical professionals reporting that the majority of patients seen at a recent health symposium were affected. “One of the main diagnoses I am seeing among these patients today is hypertension,” said Nurse Asantae Gardener. “About eight out of 10 persons that are seen are hypertensive. Some of the main contributing factors to this might…
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Hypertension rampant among disability community

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is alarmingly common among individuals in the disability community, with medical professionals reporting that the majority of patients seen at a recent health symposium were affected. “One of the main diagnoses I am seeing among these patients today is hypertension,” said Nurse Asantae Gardener. “About eight out of 10 persons that are seen are hypertensive. Some of the main contributing factors to this might…

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Jamaica Gleaner broke the news in Jamaica on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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