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Review
. 2024 Nov;40(4):669-683.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2024.04.006. Epub 2024 May 23.

Public Health Messaging to Older Adults About Hypertension

Jared A Spitz  1 , Eugene Yang  2 , Roger S Blumenthal  3 , Garima Sharma  4
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Public Health Messaging to Older Adults About Hypertension

Jared A Spitz et al. Clin Geriatr Med. 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and frailty. Given the increasing burden of hypertension in the aging population, it is imperative to improve hypertension management in that population. Apart from variations in treatment goals, challenges such as polypharmacy, medication side effects, and therapeutic inertia hinder adherence to guideline-directed medical therapies among older people. Effective public health messaging is essential for spreading evidence-based guidelines, raising awareness among clinicians, enhancing patient education and health literacy, and implementing community-based strategies to tackle hypertension. This review examines the current state of public messaging on hypertension in older adults.

Keywords: Hypertension; Older adults; Public health messaging.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure Dr J.A. Spitz has no disclosures. Dr E. Yang reports a relationship with the ACC, Genentech, Mineralys, Qure.ai, and Sky Labs that includes consulting/honoraria. Dr E. Yang reports a relationship with Microsoft, United States that includes research grants. Dr E. Yang reports a relationship with Clocktree, Measure Labs, and TenPoint7 that includes consulting or advisory and equity or stocks. Dr R.S. Blumenthal has no disclosures. Dr G. Sharma is supported by AHA979472.

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