Abstract:Background:
We investigated the prevalence of and patient characteristics correlated with hypertension control in the Montefiore Health System, a large and predominantly minority healthcare system with locations in New York City and Southern portion of Upstate New York.
Methods:
Using outpatient care data, we included all individuals with hypertension defined by ICD 9/10 codes during 2018. Treatment and control status were defined by the presence of pre… Show more
“…The findings showed that rates of hypertension treatment and control in the Montefiore health system were lower than the national average; Asian and White adults had a better BP control compared with Black and Hispanic adults. 54 …”
“…The findings showed that rates of hypertension treatment and control in the Montefiore health system were lower than the national average; Asian and White adults had a better BP control compared with Black and Hispanic adults. 54 …”
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