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What is the estimated number of hypertensives globally according to the World Health Organization?
What is the estimated number of hypertensives globally according to the World Health Organization?
- 1.56 billion (correct)
- 12.6 billion
- 156 million
- 1.2 million
What percentage of the adult population is affected by hypertension globally?
What percentage of the adult population is affected by hypertension globally?
- 10%
- 30% (correct)
- 40%
- 20%
Which country has the lowest reported prevalence of hypertension among men and women?
Which country has the lowest reported prevalence of hypertension among men and women?
- Iraq
- India (correct)
- Russia
- Poland
What is the leading risk factor attributable to mortality worldwide?
What is the leading risk factor attributable to mortality worldwide?
How many people die annually as a direct result of hypertension?
How many people die annually as a direct result of hypertension?
What is the highest reported rate of hypertension in men and women?
What is the highest reported rate of hypertension in men and women?
What is the prevalence of hypertension in Iraq for both sexes according to the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region health statistics?
What is the prevalence of hypertension in Iraq for both sexes according to the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region health statistics?
How many new cases of hypertension are reported each year worldwide?
How many new cases of hypertension are reported each year worldwide?
In which region did hypertension affect approximately 125 million individuals?
In which region did hypertension affect approximately 125 million individuals?
What percentage of individuals in the USA with hypertension have it under control?
What percentage of individuals in the USA with hypertension have it under control?
True or False: Hypertension is considered the leading cause of death in Iraq.
True or False: Hypertension is considered the leading cause of death in Iraq.
Select the gender group where hypertension was higher according to the text:
Select the gender group where hypertension was higher according to the text:
What is the classification of hypertension that constitutes about 90% to 95% of all cases?
What is the classification of hypertension that constitutes about 90% to 95% of all cases?
Which of the following is not listed as an identifiable cause of hypertension?
Which of the following is not listed as an identifiable cause of hypertension?
In adults, what percentage does Secondary Hypertension constitute?
In adults, what percentage does Secondary Hypertension constitute?
Why is hypertension a major public health problem according to the text?
Why is hypertension a major public health problem according to the text?
What value defines hypertension according to the text's criteria?
What value defines hypertension according to the text's criteria?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global impact of hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global impact of hypertension?
