Why the study?
The study was conducted as part of an annual community-based nationwide screening campaign to raise awareness of hypertension in the general population.
Population
15 365 adults aged 20 years and older recruited across Taiwan
Design
Community-based nationwide screening campaign
Authors
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Community pharmacy BP screening boosts hypertension awareness in Taiwan; leaves open impact on diagnosis rates or outcomes.
The 2018 May Measurement Month campaign in Taiwan demonstrated a 48.1% prevalence of hypertension, with high awareness and treatment rates but suboptimal overall control.
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