Coverage and effectiveness of hypertension screening in different altitudes of Tibet autonomous region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tibet is an autonomous region in China located around an average altitude of 4500 m above sea level. Since 2012 the local government of Tibet has been providing free physical examinations, including screening for hypertension. However, the coverage and effectiveness of this free program have not been uncovered. This study aims to assess the coverage and effectiveness of hypertension screening and management program in 3 altitude levels of Tibet, and also the determinants of the success of the screening program.

Methods

A stratified cluster survey was conducted among 1636 residents aged 18 years or over in three different altitude areas in Tibet. We adjusted for age and sex based on national census data and used weighted logistic regression models to find factors a

SUBMITTER: Song C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7788880 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature