Pregnancy Hypertension

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Pregnancy Hypertension

Introduction

Pregnant women are vulnerable to a large number of diseases and medical conditions that threaten their well-being and that of their children. These conditions vary in severity, incidence and the manner in which they strike. The health of pregnant women is a primary concern for health departments around the world because of the way that such situations threaten the growth of the human race. Accordingly, medical experts take these conditions very seriously and dedicate a significant amount of resources and time towards finding fitting and lasting solutions. One of the most serious conditions that affect women during pregnancy is hypertension. The disease is a serious health concern for pregnant women in

Defining Hypertension

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