The Prevalence of Hypertension in a Specific Industrial Population
Keywords:
Hypertension, occupational health services, blood pressure determination, stress, psychological, urban health, blacks, patient education, patient compliance, physicians, family
Abstract
A descriptive study was carried out to determine the prevalence of hypertension in the Black male employee population of a factory. The findings are analyzed and compared with a study on the urban Zulu in Natal that was published in 1977 (looking at the hypertensive state in different ethnic groups) Recent literature pertaining to hypertension especially with reference to the occupational medical aspect, is reviewed This effective screening programme has led to a therapeutic programme at the factory where not only hypertension but other medical conditions are diagnosed and treated.
Published
2012-03-16
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Original Research
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