The social determinants of chronic disease management: perspectives of elderly patients with hypertension from low socio-economic background in Singapore
Abstract Background In Singapore, the burden of hypertension disproportionately falls on the elderly population of low socio-economic status. Despite availability of effective treatment, studies have shown high prevalence of sub-optimal blood pressure control in this group. Poor hypertension managem...
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Main Authors: | Sok Teng Tan (Author), Rina Yu Chin Quek (Author), Victoria Haldane (Author), Joel Jun Kai Koh (Author), Emeline Kai Lin Han (Author), Suan Ee Ong (Author), Fiona Leh Hoon Chuah (Author), Helena Legido-Quigley (Author) |
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