title: Prevention and control of high blood pressure: challenges and opportunities.
abstract: Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in developed countries and is becoming more common in the developing world. The reduction in incidence of many cardiovascular diseases in the last few decades may be attributed in part to extensive programs to reduce and manage risk factors such as hypertension. Nevertheless, untreated, uncontrolled and undiagnosed hypertension remains a significant concern. Many nations have adopted policies and programs for hypertension control. An international sharing of knowledge and experience could lead to improvements in the prevention and treatment of hypertension and to lower rates of cardiovascular disease. In keeping with Canada's leadership in hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention, Ottawa will host the World Conference on Hypertension Control from June 21 to 24, 1995. This conference will give participants the opportunity to review current programs and develop improved strategies for hypertension control and cardiovascular disease reduction.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chockalingam
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000517:prevention & control*