Prehypertension and Hypertension in Medical Students of Northern Border University in Arar, Saudi Arabia

Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 70, Issue 1

Abstract

hypertension is the commonest cardiovascular disorder. Prehypertension in adolescents and young adults is a risk factor for developing hypertension in later years of life. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence rate and risk factor associated with prehypertension and hypertension in the medical students of Northern Border University in Arar city, Saudi Arabia.

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(2018). Prehypertension and Hypertension in Medical Students of Northern Border University in Arar, Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 70(1), 33-38. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-492254