Effectiveness of screening for hypertension in Scotland.
1. Data from long-term follow-up of subjects screened for hypertension indicate that the elevation of blood pressure represents a major contribution to community-attributable risk of death. 2. Attendance rates at screening, and drop-out rates from follow-up, have been assessed in studies in Glasgow. 3. Screening and follow-up are probably best conducted from general practice, and should be regarded as an extension of good primary care.
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012606:Scotland