May Measurement Month 2017: an analysis of blood pressure screening results in Colombia-Americas.

ABSTRACT: Despite the availability of efficient methods to evaluate blood pressure (BP) and of safe and efficient medication to treat and control hypertension, the levels of awareness, treatment and control are very low globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. To highlight the importance of improving these rates, the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) endorsed by the World Hypertension League have implemented the May Measurement Month initiative. We present here the results obtained in Colombia. The Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander (FOSCAL) led the implementation of this strategy in Colombia and 11 departments participated. The data collection followed the guidelines of the ISH. The information collected was compiled for the report generation and the submission to the

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Jaramillo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6479493 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature