Prevalence and Control of Hypertension in Different Macro-Areas in Italy: Analysis of a Large Database by the General Practice.

Giuliano TocciGiulio NatiClaudio CricelliDamiano ParrettiFrancesco LapiAndrea FerrucciClaudio BorghiMassimo Volpe

Published in: High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension (2016)

The present analysis demonstrates relevant differences in hypertension prevalence and control among different macro-areas and regions in Italy. Such analysis may be useful for promoting strategies aimed at ameliorating hypertension control at local levels.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
general practice
risk factors
emergency department
arterial hypertension
drug induced