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T Zdrojewski1, P Szpakowski, P Bandosz
1Department of Hypertension and Diabetology, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland. tzdroj@amg.gda.pl
Journal of Human Hypertension
|May 7, 2004
Summary
Arterial hypertension affects 29% of adult Poles, with only 1 million receiving effective treatment. Awareness and control of high blood pressure are significantly lower in men compared to women.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Arterial hypertension (HT) is a significant health issue in Poland.
- Limited epidemiological data and methodological variations hinder accurate assessment of HT trends.
- The NATPOL PLUS study provides crucial insights into HT prevalence and management in Poland.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence, awareness, and treatment effectiveness of arterial hypertension in Poland.
- To identify demographic disparities in hypertension awareness and control.
- To evaluate trends in blood pressure awareness from 1994-2002.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide survey (NATPOL PLUS) conducted in 2002 on 3051 Polish adults (18-93 years).
- Utilized current diagnostic criteria for arterial hypertension, including multiple blood pressure measurements and adjusted cuff sizes.
- Data collection involved assessing blood pressure, awareness of hypertension, and treatment status.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of arterial hypertension in Poland is 29%, affecting approximately 8.4 million adults.
- Awareness of hypertension is 67%, but treatment effectiveness is only 12%.
- Hypertension awareness, detection, and control are notably worse in men than in women, with a declining trend observed since 1994.
Conclusions:
- Effective treatment and control of arterial hypertension remain a major challenge in Poland.
- Targeted interventions are needed to improve hypertension management, particularly for men.
- Public health initiatives should focus on increasing awareness and promoting active prevention of high blood pressure.
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