Key result
Older age is linked to a ~190% higher masked uncontrolled hypertension prevalence in black sub-Saharan Africans.
Why the study?
Data on masked uncontrolled hypertension among elderly black sub-Saharan Africans are limited, and it remains unclear whether its determinants differ between younger and elderly individuals.
Does the prevalence and determinants of masked uncontrolled hypertension differ between elderly and younger treated hypertensive black sub-Saharan Africans?
Cross-Sectional (n=168)
No
Does the prevalence and determinants of masked uncontrolled hypertension differ between elderly and younger treated hypertensive black sub-Saharan Africans?
Absolute Event Rate: 45.5% vs 15.7%
p-value: p=0.002
Masked uncontrolled hypertension is highly prevalent among treated elderly black sub-Saharan Africans, highlighting the need for routine ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and age-specific management strategies in this population.
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Higher MUCH prevalence in elderly patients may support targeted ABPM use; leaves open need for prospective outcome studies in sub-Saharan Africans.
Swambulu et al. (2024) conducted a cross-sectional in Treated hypertension (n=168). Elderly (≥ 60 years) vs. Younger adults (< 60 years) was evaluated on Prevalence of masked uncontrolled hypertension (MUCH) (p=0.002). Masked uncontrolled hypertension was significantly more prevalent among elderly black sub-Saharan African patients compared to younger patients (45.5% vs. 15.7%).
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