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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a significant global health concern, contributing to cardiovascular disease.
  • Raising public awareness is crucial for early detection and management of high blood pressure.
  • The May Measurement Month initiative aims to increase blood pressure screening worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of hypertension in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • To raise awareness about blood pressure control and its link to cardiovascular events.
  • To identify the proportion of individuals with untreated or inadequately treated hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • An opportunistic cross-sectional survey conducted in May 2017.
  • Involved 18 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Screened 105,246 adult volunteers (≥18 years) following a standardized protocol.

Main Results:

  • Over 105,000 individuals were screened, with 40.4% found to be hypertensive after imputation.
  • A significant number of participants had pre-existing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or were smokers.
  • Mean systolic blood pressure was 122.7 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure was 75.6 mmHg.

Conclusions:

  • The high prevalence of hypertension underscores the importance of the annual May Measurement Month campaign.
  • A substantial proportion of participants on treatment still had uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Continued efforts are vital for cardiovascular event prevention in the region.