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What is hypertension often referred to as in the USA?
What is hypertension often referred to as in the USA?
- Bogeyman of diseases
- Silent killer of modern medicine (correct)
- Public health problem
- Cardiovascular pandemic
In developed countries, what proportion of people are affected by hypertension?
In developed countries, what proportion of people are affected by hypertension?
- 1 out of 10
- 1 out of 5 (correct)
- 1 out of 3
- 1 out of 50
In which area of Egypt is the situation of hypertension more severe?
In which area of Egypt is the situation of hypertension more severe?
- Desert areas
- Coastal regions
- Urban cities (Cairo) (correct)
- Rural areas
What is the consequence of untreated hypertension according to the text?
What is the consequence of untreated hypertension according to the text?
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What is hypertension considered a risk factor for?
What is hypertension considered a risk factor for?
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What is the nickname given to hypertension in the USA?
What is the nickname given to hypertension in the USA?
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What is the expected consequence of not controlling hypertension?
What is the expected consequence of not controlling hypertension?
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In which area of Egypt is the situation of hypertension particularly severe?
In which area of Egypt is the situation of hypertension particularly severe?
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What is the initial characteristic of hypertension's onset?
What is the initial characteristic of hypertension's onset?
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What is hypertension considered a risk factor for?
What is hypertension considered a risk factor for?
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