Screening for high blood pressure: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement.
METHODS
Reaffirmation of the 2003 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force statement about screening for high blood pressure.


METHODS
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force did a targeted literature search for evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for high blood pressure.


CONCLUSIONS
Screen for high blood pressure in adults age 18 years or older. (Grade A recommendation).
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States