Jared Gabriel L Dela Rosa, Charlene Divine M Catral, Nico Alexander Reyes, Danna Mae S Opiso, Erika P Ong, Eric David B Ornos, Jerico R Santos, Elgin Paul B Quebral, Maria Llaine J Callanta, Raymond V Oliva, Ourlad Alzeus G Tantengco
AIMS: In this paper, we discuss the existing data on the burden of hypertension in the Philippines and present the status of management, prevention, and control of hypertension in the country. METHODS: A literature review was conducted to synthesize the status of hypertension care in the Philippines. RESULTS: Hypertension continues to contribute to the country's leading causes of death. Similar to the global trend, almost half of hypertensive Filipinos are still not aware of their condition, and only 27 % have it under control...
April 16, 2024: Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome