Why the study?
What is the prevalence of target organ damage and candidacy for antihypertensive therapy among black individuals with hypertension?
What is the prevalence of target organ damage and candidacy for antihypertensive therapy among black individuals with hypertension?
A high proportion of black individuals with hypertension, regardless of prior awareness, meet clinical criteria for antihypertensive therapy due to significantly elevated blood pressure or target organ damage.
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May indicate substantial undertreatment among black adults with hypertension; leaves open optimal strategies for identification and initiation.
Entwisle et al. (1977) studied this question.
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