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Work site blood pressure control: the evolution of a program.

H R Brown1, N B Carozza, R Lloyd

  • 1Medical Department of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, MD 21203.

Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|April 1, 1989
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Worksite screening and aggressive follow-up identified 21.4% of employees with hypertension. By 1987, consistent treatment efforts achieved over 80% blood pressure control in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Limited data existed on hypertension prevalence and control among employees in 1976.
  • Worksite health programs are crucial for managing chronic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of hypertension in an employee population.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a worksite intervention for hypertension control.

Main Methods:

  • Initial screening of approximately 8700 employees to identify hypertensive or borderline cases.
  • Aggressive follow-up and treatment strategies for identified individuals.
  • Monitoring blood pressure control levels over time.

Main Results:

  • 21.4% of the employee population was identified as hypertensive or in a borderline range.

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  • Blood pressure control consistently exceeded 80% by 1987 for treated employees.
  • Demonstrated successful hypertension management within a corporate setting.

    • Conclusions:

    • Systematic screening and persistent follow-up are effective in managing hypertension in the workplace.
    • Worksite interventions can significantly improve cardiovascular health outcomes.
    • Sustained efforts are key to achieving and maintaining high levels of hypertension control.