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Success in control of hypertension in a low-resource setting: the Cuban experience

Pedro Orduñez-Garcia1, Jose Luis Bernal Munoz, Dania Pedraza

  • 1Hospital Universitario Dr. Gustavo Aldereguia Lima, Cienfuegos, Cuba.

Journal of Hypertension
|April 14, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Hypertension control rates in Cuba were higher than previously reported in other countries. These findings suggest effective hypertension management is achievable even in low-resource settings.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Pharmacologic control of hypertension is crucial for managing cardiovascular diseases.
  • Cardiovascular disease presents a significant challenge in developing countries.
  • Cuba prioritizes cardiovascular disease reduction through hypertension management within its primary care system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current hypertension control rates in a Cuban population.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of hypertension management strategies in a low-resource setting.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based sample of 1667 individuals aged 15-74 years was surveyed in Cienfuegos.
  • Hypertension control rates were determined based on awareness, medication use, and blood pressure readings.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of hypertension was 20% in the sampled population.
  • Among hypertensive individuals, 78% were aware of their condition, and 61% were on medication.
  • Blood pressure control (<140/90 mmHg) was achieved in 40% of all hypertensives and 62% of treated hypertensives.

Conclusions:

  • The documented hypertension control level surpasses previous population survey findings.
  • Effective hypertension control appears highly feasible in low-resource environments like Cuba.
  • Further validation in larger Cuban samples is recommended.
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