Namibia: Campaign Launched Against 'Silent Killer'

Windhoek — More than 35 744 new patients aged 18 and older with high blood pressure were admitted at state facilities between 2011 and 2012 . Khomas Region recorded the highest number of admissions with 10 004 cases (about 28 percent) during the two years.

The number does not include patients at private facilities. Of the figure, 50 percent were not aware of their condition also known as 'the silent killer'

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