Abstract

CORDEIRO, Ricardo; FISCHER, Frida M.; LIMA FILHO, Euclydes C.  and  MOREIRA FILHO, Djalma C.. Work and high blood pressure. Rev. Saúde Pública [online]. 1993, vol.27, n.5, pp. 380-387. ISSN 0034-8910.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101993000500010.

Scientific reports on Arterial Blood Hypertension for the period from 1970 to 1989 are reviewed, with special reference to its epidemiological focusing among workers. The knowledge gained and the theoretical and methodological advances associated with it are assessed.

Keywords : Hypertension [epidemiology]; Occupations.