PS064 Knowledge About Hypertension in the Population: Results of Baseline Survey of a Population Intervention Program to Control Hypertension

Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor and the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Africa has the highest prevalence rates (30%), but very low rates of awareness and treatment leading to control rates of only 7%. Impacting the burden of hypertension requires a system wide approach to increase screening, initiation and retention in treatment. Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) is an Astra Zeneca sponsored program to increase awareness, screening and control of hypertension in Africa, the first of its kind.
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research