Arterial hypertension: what specific risk factors in women?

Published on : 17/05/2022 – 05:54

On the occasion of World Hypertension Day, we take stock of this cardiovascular condition which affects 1.13 billion people worldwide. In women, the risk of developing high blood pressure is higher, during certain periods, depending on hormonal variations: contraception with synthetic estrogens, pregnancy, menopause, etc.