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Q J Med 2001; 94: 391-396
© 2001 Association of Physicians

Commentary

Ethnic differences in hypertension and blood pressure control in the UK

D.A. Lane and G.Y.H. Lip

From the University Department of Medicine, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK


   Introduction
 
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, the major causes of death in the UK and other Western countries. Despite this, many patients with hypertension remain undetected and inadequately treated. In order to accurately assess the effectiveness of health programmes aimed at hypertension, it is important first, to establish the mean blood pressure (BP) levels and the prevalence of hypertension in a population, particularly amongst the different ethnic groups, and second, to determine the proportion of people achieving adequate BP control (defined as BP <140/95 mmHg) on anti-hypertensive medication, given the risk of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity associated with high blood pressure.

Nevertheless, the epidemiological data on ethnic differences in BP and hypertension prevalence in the UK are conflicting. Detection, treatment, and control . . . [Full Text of this Article]


   Hypertension and ethnicity in the UK
 

   Treatment and control of hypertension in the UK
 

   Clinical implications
 

   Conclusions
 

   Notes
 

   References
 

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