Characteristics and clinical outcomes of people with hypertension receiving continuous care in Thailand: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension (HT) is a major global health concern, including in Thailand. The present study aimed to identify the characteristics and clinical outcomes of people with HT receiving continuous care in Thailand in 2018.

Methods

We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study in 2018. People with HT aged 20 years and older receiving medical care at outpatient clinics in the targeted hospitals for at least 12 months were included.

Findings

A total of 36,557 people with HT nationwide were enrolled in the current study. 61.5% of the participants were women, and the average age of the participants was 64.7 years. Most participants (53.3%) required two or more antihypertensive medications to control blood pressure (BP). The overall prevalence of BP control (systoli

SUBMITTER: Sakboonyarat B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10866948 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature