Key result
Hypertension was prevalent in 36.9% of 1,697 Lebanese adults, with overall control achieved in only 27% of patients, highlighting awareness as the most important predictor of treatment.
Population
1697 adults in Lebanon
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Low awareness-linked control rates warrant public health focus in Lebanon; leaves open whether interventions targeting awareness improve outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,697)
Hypertension is highly prevalent in Lebanon with low overall control rates, highlighting awareness as a key target for public health intervention.
Matar et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=1,697). Hypertension was evaluated on Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of hypertension. Hypertension was prevalent in 36.9% of 1,697 Lebanese adults, with overall control achieved in only 27% of patients, highlighting awareness as the most important predictor of treatment.
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