Why the study?
The objective was to assess the effectiveness of different screening strategies for hypertension to reduce associated morbidity and mortality.
Do different screening strategies for hypertension (mass, targeted, or opportunistic) reduce morbidity and mortality associated with hypertension?
Do different screening strategies for hypertension (mass, targeted, or opportunistic) reduce morbidity and mortality associated with hypertension?
This protocol outlines a planned Cochrane Review to evaluate whether mass, targeted, or opportunistic screening strategies for hypertension reduce associated morbidity and mortality.
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Protocol for Cochrane review on hypertension screening strategies signals forthcoming synthesis; leaves optimal approach unresolved pending completion.
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness of different screening strategies for hypertension (mass, targeted, or opportunistic) to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with hypertension.
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