April 20, 2026Open Access
View Full PaperPrevention and Control of Hypertension
Key Result
Targeted and population-based strategies, alongside a paradigm shift to team-based care and the Chronic Care Model, are essential for the prevention and control of hypertension.
Key Points
- The aim is to address the prevention and control of hypertension through various strategies.
- Targeted strategies focus on individual awareness and treatment.
- Population-based interventions aim for small reductions in blood pressure across the entire population.
- Implementation of the Chronic Care Model for better collaboration among patients and providers.
- Improved blood pressure control associated with a usual source of care.
- Higher adherence levels linked to optimized treatment approaches.
- Team-based care identified as a critical factor for managing hypertension effectively.
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Abstract
Hypertension, the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, originates from combined genetic, environmental, and social determinants. Environmental factors include overweight/obesity, unhealthy diet, excessive dietary sodium, inadequate dietary potassium, insufficient physical activity, and consumption of alcohol. Prevention and control of hypertension can be achieved through targeted and/or population-based strategies. For control of hypertension, the targeted strategy involves interventions to increase awareness, treatment, and control in individuals. Corresponding population-based strategies involve interventions designed to achieve a small reduction in blood pressure (BP) in the entire population. Having a usual source of care, optimizing adherence, and minimizing therapeutic inertia are associated with higher rates of BP control. The Chronic Care Model, a collaborative partnership among the patient, provider, and health system, incorporates a multilevel approach for control of hypertension. Optimizing the prevention, recognition, and care of hypertension requires a paradigm shift to team-based care and the use of strategies known to control BP.