Challenges for "National Blood Pressure Control Program": letters to the editor

• Published in: Majallah-i dānishgāh-í ulūm-i pizishkī-i Qum Vol. 13; no. 8; pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Hossein Yusefi, Seyed Hasan Adeli, Seyed Fakhreddin Hejazi, Hamid Heidari
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Persian
• Published: Qom University of Medical Sciences 01.10.2019
• Subjects: blood pressure monitors; holter monitoring; hypertension; public health surveillance

According to medical studies, cardiovascular diseases are the most common and most important risk factor for mortality and disability in Iran. Hence, the National Blood Pressure Control Program was implemented throughout the country from May 17, 2018 (coinciding with the World Blood Pressure Control...