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Silent Killer, The

Synopsis
Blood pressure is one of the world’s growing killers , especially in countries like China where Western diets and a growing lack of exercise are beginning to take their toll. This film joins Professor Liu Lisheng and her team at Fuwai Hospital, in Beijing, where they are treating more and more people for blood pressure. The programme also visits Scotland, where blood pressure has long been a huge public health issue.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2008
Subjects
Health Education
Keywords
blood pressure; China; diet; heart disease; obesity; Scotland

Online availability

URI
http://www.classroomvideo.co.uk/secondary-schools/the-silent-killer.html
Price
£69.00 (1 year licence)
Delivery
Streamed

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£49.00 (DVD), £20.00 (1 Year Digital Licence), £49.00 (3 Year Digital Licence)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
25 minutes
Year
2014

Production Company

Name

SWPictures

Distributor

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
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