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Editorial
. 2010 Sep;56(3):344-5.
doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.110.156257. Epub 2010 Jul 12.

Labeling and hypertension: it is time to intervene on its negative consequences

Gbenga Ogedegbe
Editorial

Labeling and hypertension: it is time to intervene on its negative consequences

Gbenga Ogedegbe. Hypertension. 2010 Sep.
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  • Hypertension awareness and psychological distress.
    Hamer M, Batty GD, Stamatakis E, Kivimaki M. Hamer M, et al. Hypertension. 2010 Sep;56(3):547-50. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.110.153775. Epub 2010 Jul 12. Hypertension. 2010. PMID: 20625078 Free PMC article.

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