Why the study?
Does higher blood pressure increase the risk of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke more in Chinese populations compared to Caucasians?
Population
Chinese and Caucasian populations from studies published between 1966 and 2004
Comparison
Higher blood pressure vs Lower blood pressure or normotension
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports intensified BP control in Chinese populations; extends ethnic risk quantification beyond Caucasian estimates.
Does higher blood pressure increase the risk of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke more in Chinese populations compared to Caucasians?
The risk of stroke associated with hypertension is significantly greater in Chinese populations compared to Caucasians, emphasizing the critical need for blood pressure control in Chinese individuals.
Zhang et al. (2006) studied this question.
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