Demonstrates worsening hypertension prevalence and persistently poor control in rural northeast China over a 10-year period, highlighting an urgent need for public health interventions.
The prevalence of hypertension and mean blood pressure increased steadily in the past 10 years in rural northeast China, especially in men. However, the awareness, treatment, and control rates of hypertension remained extremely low. Therefore, long-term comprehensive strategies are urgently needed to prevent further development of cardiovascular diseases in these areas.
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