Burden of hypertension and associated risks for cardiovascular mortality in Cuba: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Cuba, hypertension control in primary care has been prioritised as a cost-effective means of addressing premature death from cardiovascular disease. However, there is little evidence from large-scale studies on the prevalence and management of hypertension in Cuba, and no direct evidence of the expected benefit of such efforts on cardiovascular mortality.

Methods

In a prospective cohort study, adults in the general population identified via local family medical practices were interviewed between Jan 1, 1996, and Nov 24, 2002, in five areas of Cuba, and a subset of participants were resurveyed between July 14, 2006, and Oct 19, 2008, in one area. During household visits, blood pressure was measured and information obtained on diagnosis and treatment of hypertens

SUBMITTER: Armas Rojas N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6365887 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature