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Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) is a chronic disease that consists of an increased pressure at which the heart pumps blood into the arteries for it to circulate throughout the body. It is associated with cardiovascular events and premature death; 1 in 4 adults in Mexico suffers from arterial hypertension. Nowadays, there are safe and effective oral therapies that help control hypertension and prevent cardiovascular crises.

Cardiovascular disease (heart disease) is the leading cause of death in Mexico and the world. The Mexican population has risk factors associated with an increased likelihood of presenting a cardiovascular event, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), diabetes, excess weight, and obesity. These factors can be controlled with effective, commercially available products.

Depression is more than just feeling sad; it is a common mental disorder, mainly consisting of persistent sadness and/or loss of interest in activities usually enjoyed by the person, accompanied by an inability to perform day-to-day activities for periods lasting at least 14 days. In Mexico, up to *95% of patients with major depression report loss of interest or pleasure.

A moderate or intense headache might be a migraine. Migraines tend to appear during puberty; they mostly affect people between the ages of 35 and 45 and they are a very frequent cause of work and school absenteeism. They are more likely to occur in women due to hormonal influences. They are caused by the triggering of an encephalic mechanism that results in the release of inflammatory substances that cause pain in the intracranial nerves and blood vessels. Migraines are often a life-long condition consisting of recurring episodes of unilateral and/or throbbing headaches, which worsen with physical activity and can last anywhere from a few hours to 2-3 days. The most common associated symptom is nausea.