Hypertension—A community problem

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Abstract

The major problem in achieving better control of hypertension in a community is based on the fact that hypertension is a silent asymptomatic disease. Ignorance of the general population as to the nature of elevated blood pressure, its morbid effects and the methods of maintaining its control is widespread and contributes to the large percentage of undetected and untreated hypertensive subjects in a community. It is suggested that community screening programs combined with simplified diagnostic evaluation and intense patient education and follow-up may greatly increase the percentages under continuous treatment and control.

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This study was supported by Grant No. 27, Georgia Regional Medical Program. Also in part pursuant to Contract No. HSM-110-69-407 with the Health Services and Mental Health Administration, Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

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From the Cardiovascular Disease Control Service of the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Regional Medical Program.

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