Clinical tips: Hypertension explained

Australian Health Survey data for 2011–12 indicate that about 10% of the population has hypertensive disease, 10% asthma and 10% depression. General Practitioners report that the most common chronic diseases or conditions they see are hypertension, diabetes and depression, followed by arthritis and lipid disorders, including hyperlipidaemia. Hypertension is a risk factor for stroke, heart