| Worksite-screenings for hypertension with follow-up: experiences from the Munich Blood Pressure Program. | |
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PMID: 2711759 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In 1983/84, the Munich Blood Pressure Program (MBP) performed worksite screenings for arterial hypertension at 18 Munich companies. A participation of 51% (n = 7310) was achieved. After duplicate measurements of casual blood pressure 1084 participants were suspected of having actual hypertension. All suspected cases were invited for a reexamination to reduce the number of false-positive hypertensives. Individuals with persisting hypertension after this two-step-screening were predominantly male, on the average younger than 50 years and showed a low level of antihypertensive drug treatment. About 75% of all detected hypertensives saw a family physician subsequent to the screenings for further management. Referrals and patient compliance were frequently reinforced by a computer based reminder system. A follow-up examination was performed among the MBP participants after two years. It showed that in 417 confirmed hypertensives of the primary screenings a marked increase in the proportion of treated and controlled hypertensives had occurred. This was true for younger and older hypertensives. |
Authors:
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H W Hense; U Keil |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Sozial- und Präventivmedizin Volume: 34 ISSN: 0303-8408 ISO Abbreviation: Soz Praventivmed Publication Date: 1989 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-06-08 Completed Date: 1989-06-08 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502479 Medline TA: Soz Praventivmed Country: SWITZERLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 15-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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GSF-Medis Institut, Neuherberg bei München. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Blood Pressure Determination Female Germany, West Humans Hypertension / epidemiology* Male Mass Screening / methods* Middle Aged Occupational Health Services* Population Surveillance |
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