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Living in Nairobi’s slums is tough – residents are 35% more likely to suffer high blood pressure

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By Shukri F. Mohamed (Special to Black Headline News) Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease that occurs when there is a sustained elevation in the pressure of the blood that flows through the arteries. Adults in low- and middle-income countries account for around 75% of the global cases. High

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Living in Nairobi’s slums is tough – residents are 35% more likely to suffer high blood pressure

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