Key result
Opportunistic BP screening reveals ~50% hypertension prevalence with suboptimal control.
Why the study?
The May Measurement Month campaign was conducted in South Korea in 2023 to raise awareness of raised blood pressure.
Population
2339 adults aged ≥ 18 years recruited through convenience sampling in South Korea
Design
Cross-sectional opportunistic screening campaign
Authors
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May support targeted screening in young adults; leaves open whether campaigns improve control.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,339)
Yes
The MMM 2023 campaign in South Korea revealed a high prevalence of inadequately treated hypertension and critically low awareness among young adults, highlighting the need for targeted early detection strategies.
Jung et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=2,339). Opportunistic blood pressure screening was evaluated on Hypertension prevalence. An opportunistic blood pressure screening campaign of 2,339 adults in South Korea found a 49.5% prevalence of hypertension, with only 45.0% of hypertensive individuals having controlled blood pressure.
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