Current Status of Cardiovascular Disease According to the Duration of Hypertension in Korean Adults.
Byoung Geol ChoiJung Boone KimSeung Woon RhaMin Woo LeeMichael S LeeSuhng Wook KimSunghoi HongPublished in: Global heart (2023)
Our study confirmed that the prevalence of hypertension in Korean adults was higher than a quarter but also showed that the risk of CVD and stroke was significantly reduced by achieving optimal blood pressure control. Based on these results, policy efforts are needed to reach the target BP and improve the treatment rates for hypertension in Korea.