Prevalence and characterization of undiagnosed arterial hypertension in the eastern zone of Mexico.

ABSTRACT: Arterial hypertension is considered a public health problem with severe consequences at an individual and public health levels. However, there is a lack of information regarding its characterization in Mexico. The objective of this study is to estimate the proportion of undiagnosed arterial hypertension (UAH) and the overall prevalence and clinical management of arterial hypertension within the Eastern Zone of Mexico. Additionally, we explore associated factors related with both UAH and uncontrolled arterial hypertension. We obtained information from the May Measure Month (MMM) 2019 study. People were asked for cardiovascular risk factors and blood pressure was measured according to the protocols of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH). Data from 5901 subjects were extracted: 76.04%

SUBMITTER: Palomo-Pinon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8845470 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature