title: Drug treatment of hypertension.
abstract: Hypertension continues to be a major public health issue, affecting some 10 to 15 per cent of the adult community. The author offers a practical approach to the management of mild hypertension, emphasising the importance of accurate diagnosis, and an adequate trial of non pharmacological measures.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vandongen
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents