Results of the May Measurement Month 2017: blood pressure campaign in Venezuela-Americas.

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular diseases, mainly coronary heart disease and stroke, are the first cause of death in Venezuela; and hypertension is the main risk factor. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of elevated blood pressure (BP) and to act as a temporary solution to the lack of regular screening programmes. Some representative studies indicate prevalence of hypertension in Venezuela between 24 and 39%, and control rate around 20%. Sixty-four sites were included to participate in MMM, mainly in pharmacies. Physical measurements included height, weight, and abdominal circumference. Blood pressure was measured in the sitting position three times after resting for 5 min, 1 min apart, using validated oscillometric devices. 21 644 individuals were screened. After

SUBMITTER: Hernandez-Hernandez R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6479505 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature