Key Points
- This study examines how marital status, sex, and ethnicity influence blood pressure levels and hypertension awareness.
- Randomly selected participants (n = 763) from the population registry aged 25-74 years.
- Data collected included sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, chronic morbidity, drug therapy, and blood pressure measurements.
- Stratified analysis based on sex, age, and ethnicity (Arab or Jewish).
- Hypertension prevalence was 32.5% among participants.
- 66.0% of individuals with hypertension were aware of their condition; only 26.0% had adequate blood pressure control.
- Odds ratios indicated significant disparities in awareness and control based on ethnicity, marital status, and healthcare visits.
Structured PICO
PPopulation763 adults aged 25-74 years in Israel, randomly selected from the population registry and stratified by sex, age, and ethnicity (Arab or Jewish).
OOutcomeBlood pressure level (across JNC-7 categories) and hypertension awareness and controlsurrogate
Sociodemographic factors, including ethnicity and marital status, significantly impact hypertension awareness and control in Israel, highlighting the need for targeted outreach.