Key result
Opportunistic BP screening identifies hypertension in ~47% of participants.
Why the study?
Hypertension is prevalent in Bangladesh with high rates of unawareness, prompting participation in MMM17 to raise screening awareness and identify individuals with unaware or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Does opportunistic blood pressure screening identify significant numbers of people with unaware or uncontrolled hypertension in Bangladesh?
Cross-Sectional (n=11,418)
Yes
Does opportunistic blood pressure screening identify significant numbers of people with unaware or uncontrolled hypertension in Bangladesh?
Opportunistic blood pressure screening in Bangladesh identified a high prevalence of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension, highlighting the need for national public health programs.
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Supports opportunistic screening in resource-limited settings; leaves open whether it improves long-term control or outcomes.
Malik et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=11,418). Opportunistic blood pressure screening was evaluated on Hypertension. Opportunistic blood pressure screening of 11,418 individuals in Bangladesh identified hypertension in 47.3%, including 28.1% of those not on medication and uncontrolled BP in 52.2% of those treated.
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