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[Blood pressure in the aged]

H J Schlup, D Schlettwein-Gsell, T Abelin

    Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) affects nearly half of individuals over 65. Improved recording and treatment are crucial for this elderly population due to severe health risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Focuses on the epidemiology of arterial hypertension in individuals aged 65 and above.
    • Utilizes data from an inquiry by the association for the study of problems of the elderly.
    • Examines a population sample from Basel and Berne.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the prevalence of arterial hypertension in the elderly population.
    • To assess the current management and control of hypertension in this demographic.
    • To highlight areas for improvement in hypertension detection and treatment.

    Summary:

    • 46% of 480 examined individuals over 65 had diastolic blood pressure >= 95 mmHg.
    • Among hypertensive individuals, 40% were treated and controlled, 12% treated but uncontrolled, 13% untreated, and 35% unknown.

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  • A significant proportion of unknown hypertensive cases indicates a need for better blood pressure monitoring.

    • Impact:

    • Underscores the high prevalence of hypertension in the elderly.
    • Emphasizes the serious complications associated with uncontrolled hypertension.
    • Calls for increased attention to the recording and management of arterial hypertension in older adults.