An Intersectoral Approach to Hypertension Care: Solutions for Improving Blood Pressure Control in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and a major public health issue worldwide. In Brazil, it affects approximately 52.5% of the adult population. We describe the solutions package and the impact of a population health initiative in São Paulo city, following the CARDIO4Cities approach for the management of cardiovascular risk.

Methods

Using a design thinking approach, interventions were developed with a coalition of local and international stakeholders to address needs of patients, healthcare professionals, and the health system. The resulting solution package was checked to comply with guidelines for non-communicable disease and hypertension management. Clinical impact was measured by extracting the hypertension cascade of ca

SUBMITTER: Avezum A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11016842 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature