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The overall prevalence of high blood pressure was 36% (95% CI 35-38%), and among those treated, only 48% were adequately controlled.
Cross-Sectional (n=6,182)
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Despite high awareness and treatment rates of high blood pressure in this Swiss population, less than half of treated individuals achieve adequate blood pressure control.
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Suboptimal BP control despite treatment warrants closer monitoring; leaves open effective strategies for this population.
Danon‐Hersch et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in High blood pressure (n=6,182). High blood pressure was evaluated on Prevalence of high blood pressure (95% CI 35-38). The overall prevalence of high blood pressure was 36% (95% CI 35-38%), and among those treated, only 48% were adequately controlled.
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