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Hypertension is a major public health problem in elderly Spaniards. Most hypertensives had their hypertension uncontrolled. Greater emphasis should be laid on the most disadvantaged (the older, men, and those with lowest education) in terms of hypertension management, and on reinforcing weight loss and combining drugs for enhanced hypertension control.

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Air travel is a risk factor for PTE, and the incidence of PTE increases with the duration of the air travel. However, the low incidence of PTE among long-distance passengers, similar to that observed in other international airports, does not justify social alarm.