April 8, 2019Journal of Hypertension125 citationsOpen Access
View Full PaperPrevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in rural and urban communities in Latin American countries
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Individuals in rural and urban communities in Latin American countries
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Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension
Highlights the urgent need for systematic approaches to improve hypertension detection, treatment, and control in Latin America due to high prevalence and low control rates.
Abstract
HTN prevalence is high but BP control is low in Latin America, with marked differences between countries and between urban and rural settings. There is an urgent need for systematic approaches for better detection, treatment optimization and risk factor modification among those with HTN in Latin America.