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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
May Measurement Month 2019: An analysis of blood pressure screening results from the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
European Heart Journal, Supplement, Volume 23, No. Sb, Year 2021
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Description
In the UK, heart and circulatory diseases account for 29% of all deaths (14% through coronary heart disease and 8% through stroke). In 2015, the prevalence of hypertension was 20% in the UK and 23% in the Republic of Ireland. In 2019, 14% of people registered with a UK general practice had hypertension and yet it was the attributable risk factor for around half of all deaths from coronary heart disease or stroke. We participated in May Measurement Month 2019 to increase awareness of blood pressure (BP) measurement, and to identify the proportion of undiagnosed hypertension and degree of uncontrolled hypertension in the community. The 2019 campaign set up screening sites within the community at places of worship, supermarkets, GP surgeries, workplaces, charity events, community pharmacies, gyms, and various other public places. We screened 10194 participants (mean age 51618 years, 60% women) and found that 1013 (9.9%) were on antihypertensive treatment, while 3408 (33.4%) had hypertension. Of the 3408 participants with hypertension, only 33.5% were aware of their condition despite 98.8% having previous BP measurements. In those on antihypertensive medication, only 38.2% had controlled BP (140 and 90 mmHg). Our UK and Republic of Ireland data demonstrate concerning levels of undiagnosed hypertension and sub-optimal BP control in many individuals with a diagnosis. This evidence supports a critical need for better systematic community and primary care screening initiatives. © 2021 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
McDonnell, Barry J.
United Kingdom, Cardiff
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cockcroft, John R.
United Kingdom, Cardiff
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Beaney, Thomas
United Kingdom, London
Imperial College London
Brady, Adrian J.B.
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Padmanabhan, Sandosh
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre
McCallum, Linsay
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre
Dolan, Eamon
Ireland, Dublin
Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown
O'Brien, Eoin W.
Ireland, Dublin
University College Dublin
Tomaszewski, Maciej
United Kingdom, Manchester
The University of Manchester
Schutte, Aletta E.
Australia, Sydney
George Institute for Global Health
Poulter, Neil R.
United Kingdom, London
Imperial College London
Cappuccio, Francesco Paolo
United Kingdom, Coventry
University of Warwick
Statistics
Citations: 2
Authors: 12
Affiliations: 10
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1093/eurheartj/suab033
ISSN:
1520765X
Research Areas
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Participants Gender
Female