Key result
Among pharmacologically treated individuals, the presence of CVD or diabetes, statin use, and smoking (in women) were associated with a lower risk of uncontrolled high blood pressure (p<0.05).
Cross-Sectional (n=13,946)
No
p-value: p=<0.05
In a Norwegian population, having cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or taking statins was associated with better blood pressure control, highlighting potential disparities in hypertension management based on comorbidity status.
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May reflect closer monitoring in comorbid patients; leaves open causal mechanisms and equity-focused interventions.
Tonstad et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in High blood pressure (n=13,946). Presence of CVD, diabetes, statin use, and smoking vs. Absence of these factors was evaluated on Uncontrolled high blood pressure (systolic > 140 mmHg or diastolic > 90 mmHg or both) (p=<0.05). Among pharmacologically treated individuals, the presence of CVD or diabetes, statin use, and smoking (in women) were associated with a lower risk of uncontrolled high blood pressure (p<0.05).
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