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Miguel Umana has blood pressure taken by rehabilitation instructor before cardiovascular therapy training session in San Jose
13 Mar 2008
Source: Reuters
 
Miguel Umana, 64, has his blood pressure taken by rehabilitation instructor Nidra Rosabal before a cardiovascular therapy training session at Sabana Park in San Jose March 13, 2008. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Costa Rica with more than 60 percent of the country's population suffering from coronary problems, according to the National Statistics Institute. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate (COSTA RICA)
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