title: Some data on hypertension control in Italy. Epidemiological Collaborative Group.
abstract: A review of some recent epidemiological data suggests that the control of hypertension in Italy is still poor. Within 6 studies conducted along the last 12 years the proportion of treated hypertensives ranges 11 to 50%; that of hypertensives under proper control (less than 160 and 95 mmHg) 1 to 23%. Females show higher levels of hypertension control than males.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged