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Detecting hypertension: screening versus case finding in Norway.

J Holmen1, L Forsén, P F Hjort

  • 1National Institute of Public Health, Community Medicine Research Centre, Verdal, Norway.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|January 26, 1991
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This study shows that general practitioners can effectively detect hypertension in adults using a case-finding strategy. The screening program successfully identified and managed new hypertension cases in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health Screening
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hypertension detection is crucial for preventing cardiovascular disease.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of screening programs is vital for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the detection of hypertension in adults in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway.
  • To assess the efficacy of a national health screening service combined with general practitioner follow-up for hypertension case finding.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey involving 74,977 adults (88.1% participation rate) from 1984-1986.
  • Screening teams conducted health surveys, with positive cases examined by 106 general practitioners.
  • Hypertension was defined by standardized blood pressure thresholds and drug treatment data.

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Main Results:

  • 2,399 subjects screened positive for hypertension.
  • New drug treatment was initiated for 0.5% and blood pressure monitoring for 1.3% of participants.
  • The majority of patients on antihypertensive drugs or with monitored blood pressure had been diagnosed prior to screening.

Conclusions:

  • General practitioners can effectively diagnose hypertensive patients using the established case-finding strategy.
  • The screening thresholds and clinical diagnosis approach proved successful in identifying hypertension.
  • This strategy supports the early detection and management of hypertension in the population.