Author Interviews, Blood Pressure - Hypertension / 07.11.2014
Young Adults Males Need More Hypertension Education
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Heather M. Johnson, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, UW Advanced Hypertension Program
Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine Division
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, WI 53792
Medical Research: What is the background for this study?
Dr. Johnson: Our study addresses the public health burden that young adults have significantly lower hypertension control rates compared to middle-aged and older adults. The development of incident (new) hypertension is an important “teachable moment” to educate young adults about necessary lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure.
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