Blood pressure : trends, determinants and consequences

Trends in blood pressure, prevalence and treatment of hypertension were studied in 30,000 men and women aged 37-43 years during the period 1974-1980, in 80,000 men aged 33-37 years during the period 1981-1986 and 36,000 in men and women aged 20-59 years during the period 1987-1991. Between 1974 and 1991 changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were minor with the exception of an increase in the prevalence of hypertension in men between 1974-1980. Between 1981 and 1991 the prevalence of hypertension remained stable in men and in women between 1987 and 1991. More women than men were trea... Mehr ...