Changing Attitudes to Hypertension

Changing Attitudes to Hypertension

Contributor(s):
Annals of Internal Medicine
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
American College of Physicians, January 1973
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this short article, Freis chronicled the evolving attitudes of primary care physicians towards hypertension. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, he noted that far too many doctors still considered it a "benign disease." To counteract this, Freis advocated a three-step response: the implementation of an intensive education campaign for medical professionals, the organization of screening programs, and the creation of a cooperative relationship between doctors and the media in order to change popular perceptions of hypertension.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
2 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X38 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBCV
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X38
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)