[An approach to hypertension in a native population]

Abstract

In the article the authors illustrate: a) a community detection program designed to identify subjects with high blood pressure for treatment; b) the degree of participation; c) the cost of realization; d) the prevalence of arterial hypertension. A total of 4.149 subjects, or 65% of the examined population over age 8, were screened. The opportunity to have their blood pressure checked were offered with a letter of invitation to a centralized ambulatory. The cost of realization was L. 360 for every screened subject. The prevalence of hypertension was 20.4%.