Hypertension in four African-origin populations: current ‘Rule of Halves', quality of blood pressure control and attributable risk of cardiovascular disease

Abstract

With mortality risk now higher from non-communicable than communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere, systematic measurement, detection and genuine control of hypertension once treated can go hand-in-hand with other adult health programmes in primary care. Cost implications are not great. The data from this collaborative study suggest that such efforts should be well rewarded.