Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension in Rural and Urban Communities in High-, Middle-, and Low-Income Countries

Abstract

Among a multinational study population, 46.5% of participants with hypertension were aware of the diagnosis, with blood pressure control among 32.5% of those being treated. These findings suggest substantial room for improvement in hypertension diagnosis and treatment.

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MedicineBlood pressureEpidemiologyLow incomePediatricsInternal medicineDemography

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Year: 2013
Type: article
Volume: 310
Issue: 9
Pages: 959-959
Citations: 1950
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                                    Clara K Chow
                                
                            (2013). 
                            Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension in Rural and Urban Communities in High-, Middle-, and Low-Income Countries. 
                            JAMA
                            , 310
                            (9)
                            , 959-959.
                            https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2013.184182

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DOI: 10.1001/jama.2013.184182