WORLD HEART DAY: Silent killer, simple fix? How to save SA from hypertension

Reported by Daily Maverick · 3 hours ago · Lillian Roberts

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High blood pressure and diabetes are taking a massive toll on health in the South African population. Dr Nasheeta Peer breaks down what it will take to tackle the growing crisis. Hint: part of it is cheaper than we think, and we’ve already done it with HIV.

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