Blood pressure control rates among hypertensive patients managed in community health centres in Shenzhen, China: a megacity population-based observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension represents a major public health challenge globally, with a rising prevalence in China. This study aims to explore the factors shaping blood pressure (BP) control among hypertensive patients managed in community health centres (CHCs), with a particular emphasis on the association with age.

Methods

This was a population-based, observational study that used healthcare records from CHC in Shenzhen, covering the period from 1 January 2000 to 8 October 2024. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to assess the independent associations of various factors with BP control rate. Additionally, the study evaluated the relationship between age and BP control across six distinct age subgroups.

Results

The study included 1 073

SUBMITTER: He J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12927364 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature