Blood pressure being taken of a suspected case of hypertension

Blood pressure being taken of a suspected case of hypertension

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Henrioud, D., photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Cardiovascular Diseases
Health Personnel
Equipment and Supplies
World Health Organization.
Abstract:
A woman sitting at a desk is checking the blood pressure of a man sitting next to her. Verso: WHO/17316. World Health Day. 1978- Down with high blood pressure. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent, secret threat to the health of people around the world. Presenting no symptoms in its early stages, hypertension often passes unnoticed. However, its complications are among the most important causes of death and incapacity in many parts of the world. Blood pressure being taken of a suspected case of hypertension.
Copyright:
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Copyright Information:
World Health Organization; World Health Organization website
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101437028 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013913
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101437028