Health Equity of Hypertension Management Between Local Residents and Internal Migrants in Shenzhen, China: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With hypertension emerging as a global public health concern, taking measures to alleviate its burden is urgently needed. The hypertension management program (HMP) in China is a standardized policy to help people with hypertension to improve their health levels and reduce health inequalities. However, studies focusing on details regarding participation in this program remain scarce.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the participation rates in HMPs in China and examine the health disparities in hypertension management between local residents and internal migrants in Shenzhen.

Methods

This study used the medical record of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. We included adults with new-onset diagnosis of hypertension after 2017 and focused on patients who have

SUBMITTER: He J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833189 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature