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Hypertension in blacks: clinical overview.

C Hildreth, E Saunders

    Cardiovascular Clinics
    |January 1, 1991
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    Hypertension control remains poor among Black individuals, especially men, despite general improvements. Barriers include disease severity, healthcare system issues, and socioeconomic factors, necessitating culturally sensitive management strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Health Disparities

    Background:

    • Cardiovascular disease events have declined since the 1940s, with a steeper decline since 1968 attributed to improved hypertension management.
    • Despite general improvements, hypertension control among Black populations, particularly Black men, remains unacceptably poor due to high prevalence and low control rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the persistent disparities in hypertension control among Black individuals in the United States.
    • To identify the multifaceted barriers contributing to poor hypertension control in Black communities.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of survey data from the Maryland Hypertension Program and historical surveys from the 1970s.
    • Review of factors affecting hypertension control, including disease severity, healthcare system access, and socioeconomic and psychosocial elements.

    Main Results:

    • Black men exhibit the highest prevalence and poorest control rates for hypertension.
    • Non-compliance with treatment and follow-up is a major barrier to effective hypertension control.
    • Barriers include the severity of hypertension in Black individuals, limitations within the medical care system (cost, accessibility, education), and social/economic factors (unemployment, racism).

    Conclusions:

    • While overall hypertension control has improved, Black populations, especially males, are not benefiting equally.
    • Effective hypertension management in Black patients requires consideration of lifestyle, cultural dietary practices, and economic factors.
    • Addressing social, economic, and systemic barriers is crucial for improving hypertension control in Black communities.

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