Regarding Hypertension, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 351

Multiple Choice

Regarding hypertension, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Although 78 percent of people with hypertension know that they have it, only 68 percent of these diagnosed patients are treated.
• B)Medicine alone may not be enough to control a person's hypertension and restore health without changes in the person's behavior.
• C)Despite being diagnosed, many people still don't change the habits that led to their hypertension.
• D)Of those diagnosed with hypertension, 50 percent of these patients comply with their treatment regimens.

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