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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims 18 million lives globally each year, accounting for one in three deaths. It is estimated that one in three South Africans live with high blood pressure, yet about 50% of people remain undiagnosed.
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Left-leaning desks have 1 source on "WORLD HEART DAY: SA’s hypertension crisis is leaving millions at risk of heart disease and stroke"; additional angles may appear as coverage expands.
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