scholarly journals Reducing the Blood Pressure–Related Burden of Cardiovascular Disease: Impact of Achievable Improvements in Blood Pressure Prevention and Control

Author(s):  
Shakia T. Hardy ◽  
Laura R. Loehr ◽  
Kenneth R. Butler ◽  
Sujatro Chakladar ◽  
Patricia P. Chang ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-138
Author(s):  
Lena Barrera

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) with the World Hypertension League has established the 17th May to promote the prevention and control of High Blood Pressure (HBP). Currently nearly 1.13 billion of adults suffer from HBP (blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg) worldwide. While HBP prevalence decreased in high income countries (HIC) between 1975 and 2015, the opposite trend was observed in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC). Particularly, in Latin American and Caribbean countries the prevalence decreased from 40.6% to 26.8% and from 26.8% to 19.4% for men and women between 45 to 49 years old respectively. However, in 2015, HBP accounted for 8.9 of the total of disability adjusted life years (DALYS) and was associated with 4.9 million, 2.0 million and 1.5 million deaths due to ischemic heart disease, hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke respectively. Therefore, HBP is the leading cardiovascular risk factor worldwide. In Colombia, the last National Health Survey reported a global prevalence of 22.8% and nearly 60% for those between 60 and 69 years in 2007


2011 ◽  
Vol 139 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 304-310
Author(s):  
Dusica Rakic ◽  
Djordje Jakovljevic

Introduction. From 1984 to 2004, the city of Novi Sad participated in the international MONICA (Multinational MONItoring of trends and determinants in CArdiovascular disease) project, as one of the 38 research centres form 21 countries around the world and in CINDI (Countrywide Integrated Noncommunicable Disease Intervention Programme) programme. Objective. Objective was to indicate the advantages of the integrated approach to prevention and control of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) over mono-programmes and still present curative approach. Additional objective was the assessment of the vulnerability from the leading risk factors of the population of Novi Sad, based on the results and experience gained in realization of international projects. Methods. We analyzed the results obtained in the countries where MONICA project and CINDI programme have been applied. The results of their application in Novi Sad are analyzed (the trend of the prevalence of risk factors, the incidence of coronary and cerebrovascular events). Results. The prevalence of risk factors (except smoking), the incidence of coronary and cerebrovascular events are significantly increasing and are in positive correlation with the values of the linear trend. The decrease was only recorded in 1987 (the implementation of the intervention programme). Conclusion. The review of results and experiences in international projects and programs, clearly indicate the advantage of an integrated approach to prevention and control of CVD in relation to monoprograme. The great vulnerability of the population of Novi Sad of the risk factors of CVD points out the necessity of their reductions by the principles of integrated programmes of prevention and control.


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-196
Author(s):  
Woro Riyadina ◽  
Evi Martha ◽  
Athena Anwar

ABSTRACT Half of the women (48%) had hypertension at the age of menopause and the majority of hypertension was uncontrolled. For hipertensive patients, behavioral factors (knowledge, attitude and practice) and environment related to the prevention and control of blood pressure. This study explored further from the research data " The Dynamics of Change in Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women in Bogor on 2011-2014, focus on knowledge, attitude and practice of preventing and controlling hypertension in Bogor City. Data collection was carried out with indepth interviews on key informants responsible for health program and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) for 4 groups of hypertensive and normotensive informants, respectively. The qualitiative data analyzed using theme analysis, triangulation was carried out for data validation. Analysis of drinking water quality data was done by independent t test. The majority of postmenopausal women were 55 years old and senior high school education. Most of them already have good knowledge and attitudes in the prevention and control of blood pressure, but are still lacking in practice. Aluminum and lead (Pb) contamination in drinking water has exceeded the standard value and has the potential to increase blood pressure. For hypertensive patient, health workers should have a strategy to increase the motivation to practice the prevention and control of blood pressure with various counseling methods that are more innovative and applicative to specific local potential and routine monitoring of drinking water sources to maintain good drinking water quality. Keywords: Hypertension, menopause, behavioral factors, control of blood pressure   ABSTRAK Separuh wanita (48%) mengalami hipertensi saat memasuki usia menopause dan mayoritas hipertensi tidak terkontrol. Bagi penderita hipertensi, faktor perilaku dan lingkungan berhubungan dengan pencegahan dan pengontrolan tekanan darah. Penelitian ini adalah eskplorasi lebih lanjut dari data penelitian “Dinamika Perubahan Indeks Massa Tubuh dan Tekanan Darah pada Wanita Pasca Menopause di Kota Bogor, tahun 2011-2014 tentang Pengetahuan Sikap dan Perilaku (PSP) dan lingkungan wanita pasca menopause dalam mencegah dan mengendalikan hipertensi. Pengumpulan data PSP dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam terhadap informan kunci penanggung jawab program kesehatan, dan Diskusi Kelompok Terpadu (DKT) pada 4 kelompok informan hipertensi dan 4 kelompok normotensi. Pengumpulan data lingkungan fisik dilakukan dengan observasi dan mengukur kualitas air dengan pemeriksaan parameter kimiawi air minum. Analisis data kualitatif menggunakan analisis tematik, sedangkan analisis data kualitas air minum dengan uji beda mean (independent t test). Hasil menunjukkan  bahwa mayoritas wanita pasca menopause yang normotensi dan hipertensi berumur 55 tahun dan pendidikan SMA, sebagian besar sudah memiliki pengetahuan dan sikap yang baik dalam pencegahan dan pengontrolan tekanan darah, tetapi masih kurang dalam prakteknya. Cemaran aluminium dan timbal (Pb) dalam air minum sudah melebihi nilai baku mutu dan berpotensi meningkatkan tekanan darah. Disarankan bagi petugas kesehatan sebaiknya mempunyai strategi peningkatan motivasi praktek pencegahan dan pengontrolan tekanan darah dengan berbagai metode konseling yang lebih inovatif dan aplikatif berbasis potensi lokal spesifik dan monitoring rutin sumber air minum untuk menjaga kualitas air minum tetap baik. Kata kunci: Hipertensi, menopause, faktor perilaku, pengontrolan tekanan darah


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samson Okello ◽  
Alfa Muhihi ◽  
Shukri F Mohamed ◽  
Soter Ameh ◽  
Caleb Ochimana ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Few studies have characterized epidemiology and management of hypertension across several communities with comparable methodology in sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension and predicted 10-year cardiovascular disease risk across seven sites in East and West Africa. Methods: Between June and August 2018, we conducted household surveys among adults aged 18 years and above in 7 communities in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda. We collected data on socio-demographics, health insurance, and healthcare utilization. We measured blood pressure using digital blood pressure monitors and following a standardized protocol. We estimated 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk using a country-specific risk score and fitted hierarchical models to identify determinants of hypertension prevalence, awareness and treatment. Results: We analyzed data of 3549 participants. The mean age was 39·7 years (SD 15·4), 60·5% of whom were women, 9·6% had ever smoked, and 32·7% were overweight/obese. A quarter of the participants (25·1% had hypertension, half of whom (57·6%) were diagnosed. Among diagnosed, 50·5% were taking medication, and among those taking medication 47·3% had controlled blood pressure. After adjusting for other determinants, older age was associated with increased hypertension prevalence, awareness, and treatment whereas primary education was associated with lower hypertension prevalence. Health insurance was associated with lower hypertension prevalence and higher chances of treatment. Median predicted 10-yr CVD risk across sites was 4·9% Interquartile range, IQR (2·4%, 10·3%) and 13·2% had risk of 20% or greater while 7·1% had risk of >30%. Conclusion: In seven communities in east and west Africa, a quarter of adults had hypertension, about 40% were unaware, half of those aware were treated and half of those treated were controlled blood pressure. Access to health insurance is needed to improve awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa.


2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ntaobasi Udeh

This is a report of a pilot study to explore the barriers to the prevention and control of high blood pressure by West African immigrants in Rhode Island. The incidence of high blood pressure is high in African Americans with many possible contributory factors documented. However, little is known about possible barriers to the control of high blood pressure among specific black ethnic populations such as West African immigrants living in Rhode Island. A qualitative research design employing a semi-structured interview was utilize to explore the issue. The barriers to high blood pressure management reported by these West Africans immigrants reported included: psychosocial stressors, inability to adopt lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, belief system, and a lack of complete adherence to medication regimen. The study also highlighted the fact that some primary care providers for these patients are not following the recommended interventions for the management of high blood pressure in people of black ancestry. The findings of this pilot study support the need for provider use of available treatment guidelines for population from black ancestry and the necessity for adequate patient education in the areas of stress management strategies and lifestyle modification as adjuncts to medication prescribed for high blood pressure management.


Author(s):  
Dian Wahyuni

BALITBANG KEMENKES in 2020 release data in the form of tendency of non-communicable diseases (PTM) starting from the age of 10-14 years including increasing heart pressure. The purpose of this avenue is describing the prevention and control of hypertension. The method used by the online education seminar on health cadres in Sakatiga village, FK UNSRI fostered village since 2014. Finally, it is hoped that the community (cadres) can understand and implement efforts to prevent and control hypertension in the form of routinely measuring blood pressure, taking hypertension medication regularly and using complementary therapies.


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