The overall prevalence of high blood pressure was 36% (95% CI 35-38%), and among those treated, only 48% were adequately controlled.
Cross-Sectional (n=6,182)
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BACKGROUND: This study is aimed to assess the prevalence of awareness, treatment and control of high blood pressure (HBP) and associated factors in a Swiss city. DESIGN: Population-based cross-sectional study of 6182 participants (52.5% women) aged 35-75 years living in Lausanne, Switzerland. METHODS: HBP was defined as blood pressure >/=140/90 mmHg or current antihypertensive medication. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of HBP was 36% (95% confidence interval: 35-38%). Among participants with HBP, 63% were aware of it. Among participants aware of HBP, 78% were treated, and among those treated, 48% were controlled (BP /=2 antihypertensive medications. CONCLUSION: Although more than half of all participants with HBP were aware and more than three-quarters of them received a pharmacological treatment, less than half of those treated were adequately controlled.
Danon‐Hersch et al. (Sun,) conducted a cross-sectional in High blood pressure (n=6,182). High blood pressure was evaluated on Prevalence of high blood pressure (95% CI 35-38). The overall prevalence of high blood pressure was 36% (95% CI 35-38%), and among those treated, only 48% were adequately controlled.