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Pregnancy-induced HT is on the rise.(Obstetrics)

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| October 01, 2004 | Worcester, Sharon | COPYRIGHT 2004 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

ATLANTA -- The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension in the United States more than doubled between 1993 and 2000, national hospital discharge data show.

The alarming trend is of serious concern because pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality in this country, Carma Ayala. Ph.D., said in a poster presented at a prevention conference on heart disease and stroke sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Between 1993 and 2000, the age-standardized incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension increased significantly from 43/1,000 deliveries to 87/1,000 deliveries. Age-specific pregnancy-induced hypertension increases ...

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