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Prehypertension: a literature-documented public health concern
Johnanna Hernandez1, Stoerm Anderson
1Texas Woman's University, Dallas, Texas 75235, USA. JHernandez18@TWU.edu
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|January 17, 2012
Summary
Prehypertension affects 70 million Americans, increasing cardiovascular disease risk. Nurse practitioners can manage this condition through lifestyle changes and risk factor elimination, improving public health.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Prehypertension affects approximately 70 million individuals in the United States.
- This condition significantly increases the risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
- National health policy identifies prehypertension management as a public health priority.
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer nurse practitioners (NPs) a comprehensive overview of prehypertension.
- To detail the identification and management strategies for prehypertension.
- To underscore the prevalence and impact of prehypertension in the US population.
Main Methods:
- A thorough literature review was performed across multiple databases (PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, SAGE Health Sciences).
- The review encompassed various disciplines, publication years, and research types.
- Keywords included prehypertension, nurse practitioner, health promotion, disease prevention, hypertension, and chronic disease.
Main Results:
- Prehypertension impacts a substantial portion of the US population, approximately 70 million people.
- Individuals with prehypertension face elevated risks for subsequent hypertension and cardiovascular complications.
- Effective management strategies focus on risk factor elimination and lifestyle modifications.
Conclusions:
- Nurse practitioners play a crucial role in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Addressing prehypertension presents an opportunity for NPs to mitigate chronic disease burden.
- Interventions aim to enhance patient quality of life and reduce healthcare system strain.
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