Measurement, monitoring and knowledge of blood pressure: May Measurement Month, Colombia 2017

Translated title of the contribution: Measurement, monitoring and knowledge of blood pressure: May Measurement Month, Colombia 2017

J. Otero, P. A. Camacho, L. M. Gómez-Peña, S. M. Rueda-Quijano, J. F. Gómez-Cuellar, J. J. Rey, G. Sánchez, C. Narváez, J. L. Accini, G. Aroca, E. Arcos, I. Hernández, H. García, M. Pérez, C. R. Galvis, D. I. Molina, C. Mejía, M. E. Casanova, L. García, M. Urina-TrianaP. López-Jaramillo

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Abstract

Aim: To describe the findings of implementing May Measurement Month 2017 in the adult Colombian population to raise awareness of the importance of blood pressure measuring, monitoring, and awareness. Materials and methods: May Measurement Month is a cross-sectional survey that follows the directives of the International Society of Hypertension and the World Hypertension League, which gathers information on cardiovascular risk factors and blood pressure readings. Its implementation in Colombia was lead by the Santander Ophthalmological Foundation (FOSCAL) and the Latin American Society of Hypertension (LASH) with the support of the Colombian Network for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes (RECARDI). Results: Data was collected from 11 departments on 21,797 people, 58.7% of whom were female, with an average age of 40.5 ± 17.7 years. The overall prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) was 20.8% (self-reported antihypertensive treatment or systolic blood pressure reading [systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg]). Of the total number of hypertensives, 46.5% had systolic blood pressure readings classified as uncontrolled (systolic blood pressure < 140 mmHg), and 26.4% were unaware that they were hypertensive who, in this report, we consider to be new cases of HBP. Conclusion: The prevalence of (elevated) blood pressure is high in this young adult population, whose lack of awareness of HBP is also high, and HBP in those aware of their condition is poorly controlled. These results highlight the need to implement effective detection programmes for hypertensive patients and to establish standardised treatments to improve HBP control as a strategy to reduce cardiovascular events.

Translated title of the contributionMeasurement, monitoring and knowledge of blood pressure: May Measurement Month, Colombia 2017
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4-10
Number of pages7
JournalHipertension y Riesgo Vascular
Volume37
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2020

Keywords

  • Awareness
  • Blood pressure
  • Health promotion
  • Hypertension
  • Risk factors

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