Key result
Among 738 hypertensive adults, 72.9% were aware of their disease, with beta-blockers providing the best blood pressure control and diuretics being the most cost-effective.
Why the study?
What are the levels of awareness, control, and cost-effectiveness of hypertension treatment in adults over 40 in a Brazilian city?
Population
738 hypertensive adults aged ≥40 years (345 men [46.7%], 393 women [53.3%]) in a Brazilian city.
Comparison
Antihypertensive pharmacologic classes vs Different antihypertensive classes compared to…
Design
Cross-sectional, randomized
Authors
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High awareness supports local screening in Brazil; observational comparisons leave optimal first-line therapy open.
Cross-Sectional (n=738)
Randomized sample
What are the levels of awareness, control, and cost-effectiveness of hypertension treatment in adults over 40 in a Brazilian city?
In a Brazilian city, hypertension awareness is relatively high (72.9%), with beta-blockers providing the best control and diuretics being the most cost-effective.
Moreira et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=738). Antihypertensive therapy was evaluated on Awareness of hypertension. Among 738 hypertensive adults, 72.9% were aware of their disease, with beta-blockers providing the best blood pressure control and diuretics being the most cost-effective.
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