| Work site blood pressure control: the evolution of a program. | |
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PMID: 2715842 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In 1976, in an employee population of approximately 8700, there was little information about the prevalence of hypertension or the level of control in the known hypertensive workers. The problem was approached initially by screening and then by aggressive follow-up. Ultimately, 21.4% of the employees were identified as hypertensive or in a borderline range. In the population treated at the work site and those treated by outside sources, the level of control was brought to a point consistently over 80% by 1987. It is apparent that continued efforts to identify hypertension, combined with aggressive follow-up, can achieve a significant level of control in a work site population. |
Authors:
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H R Brown; N B Carozza; R Lloyd; C E Thater |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational medicine. : official publication of the Industrial Medical Association Volume: 31 ISSN: 0096-1736 ISO Abbreviation: J Occup Med Publication Date: 1989 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-06-12 Completed Date: 1989-06-12 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502807 Medline TA: J Occup Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 354-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical Department of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, MD 21203. |
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Absenteeism Baltimore Blood Pressure Determination Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Hypertension / prevention & control* Male Mass Screening / organization & administration* Occupational Health Services* Patient Compliance Referral and Consultation |
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