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Hypertension is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease
Almost half of adults in America—about 108 million people—have hypertension. Hypertension, which is also known as high blood pressure, can constrict and narrow the blood vessels in important organs such as the heart and kidneys, causing long-lasting damage. It is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease.
The arterial hypertension, popularly known as high pressure, is one of the most common chronic diseases in Brazil and the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 1.28 billion people live with it. In Brazil, according to the National Health Research (PNS), conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), more than 38 million Brazilians reported high-pressure medical diagnosis in 2019. According to Dr…
Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, is a health problem that affects more than 10 percent of the world's population, or almost 800 million people worldwide.
High blood pressure, popularly known as high blood pressure, is one of the most common chronic diseases in Brazil and in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.28 billion people live with it. In Brazil, according to the National Health Survey [...]
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