Control of hypertension with medication: a comparative analysis of national surveys in 20 countries

2013150 citationsReviewdiamond Open Access

Authors

Nayu Ikeda

David Sapienza

Ramiro Guerrero

Wichai Aekplakorn · Mahidol University

Mohsen Naghavi · Seattle University

Ali H. Mokdad · University of Washington

Rafael Lozano · Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública

Christopher J L Murray · University of Washington

Abstract

Globally the proportion of hypertensive individuals whose condition is treated or controlled with medication remains low. Greater efforts are needed to improve hypertension control, which would reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases.

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Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Sodium Intake and Health Nutritional Studies and Diet

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Published in: Bulletin of the World Health Organization

Volume 92, Issue 1, pp. 10-19C

DOI: 10.2471/blt.13.121954

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Control of hypertension with medication: a comparative analysis of national surveys in 20 countries

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