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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Technical
Symposium - The Epidemic of Hypertension and Kidney Disease Public Forum
- Silent Killers: High Blood Pressure & Kidney Disease More people die of cardiovascular diseases than the next seven leading causes of death combined. According to current estimates, 60 million Americans have one or more types of cardiovascular diseases. It is generally recognized that high blood pressure is a major cardiovascular risk factor and it is becoming increasingly apparent that hypertension and kidney diseases are closely linked by reciprocal interactions. In Louisiana and the Southeast region of the country, hypertension and kidney disease have an even greater prevalence than in other parts of the nation. This symposium asks scholars to explore various aspects of the current epidemic of hypertension and kidney disease, and to discuss strategies for reducing the incidence and impact of these silent killers. The researchers will conduct a technical symposium entitled "The Epidemic of Hypertension and Kidney Disease" and a lecture geared toward the general public called "Silent Killers: High Blood Pressure & Kidney Disease." This public forum will focus on the prevalence and significance of these diseases to the people of Louisiana. Complete list of experts and topics Past Presidential Symposia |
Presidential
Symposium on Hypertension and Renal Disease