JAMA highlights hypertension: studies suggest need for new approaches to chronic problem

Article Abstract:

The Journal of the American Medical Assn's May 22, 1996 issue will focus on hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, the condition is the number one risk factor for heart disease, according to a study by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Lifestyle improvements and low doses of antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to a study at the Minnesota Medical School. A long term Boston University School of Medicine study is also discussed.

Heart, Lung & Blood Disease R&D, Hypertension, Prevention, Periodical publishing, Congestive heart failure

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Journals offer global approach to infectious diseases

Article Abstract:

The Journal of the American Medical Assn and 35 other medical journals located throughout the world are cooperating to publish over 200 articles on a common topic: 'Global/Emerging Microbial Threats.' Highlights from JAMA's issue on the topic, published Jan 17, 1996, are presented. A US death-certificate study revealed that, between 1980 and 1992, the number of deaths for which infectious disease was an underlying cause rose 58%.

Medical Periodicals, Medicine, Communicable diseases, Medical journals

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Sex, income, lifestyle all play role in predicting risk for death

Article Abstract:

Researchers from the John hopkins Medical Institutions have found that 20 diverse characteristics are risk indicators for mortality. Demographic, lifestyle, physical characteristics and disability factors all interrelate to influence mortality risks. The researchers found that men have a 2.3-fold greater risk of death than women; while people earning less than $50,000 annually have a greater mortality risk than richer people.

Mortality

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