May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Brazil
Author(s)
Barbosa, Eduardo Costa Duarte
Feitosa, Audes M
Bortolotto, Luiz Aparecido
Guerra, Grazia Maria
Filho, Júlio César Ayres Ferreira
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The aim of this study is to describe the results of the May Month Measurement (MMM) campaign implemented in Brazil, in 2019. Questionnaire data were collected and three measures of blood pressure (BP) were performed. The sample consisted of 13 476 individuals, 58.2% were white, 60.8% were women. The average age was 46.3 (18.6) years. Of all 13 476 participants, 6858 (50.9%) had hypertension defined as a systolic BP ≥140 mmHg or a diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg or being on anti-hypertensive medication. Of those with hypertension, 68.8% were aware of their diagnosis, 65.3% were on antihypertensive medication, and 36.1% had controlled BP (<140/90 mmHg). In addition, of 4479 participants on anti-hypertensive medication, 55.2% had controlled BP. The use of anti-hypertensive medication was associated with higher systolic (P < 0.001) and diastolic BP (P < 0.001) and having diabetes with higher systolic BP (P < 0.001). Previous hypertension in pregnancy was associated with higher systolic (P = 0.038) and diastolic BP (P = 0.003), and smoking was associated with higher systolic BP (P < 0.001). Lastly, obese and overweight individuals showed significantly higher systolic (P < 0.001) and diastolic (P < 0.001) BP. The Brazilian MMM19 data demonstrate that strategies to increase awareness of hypertension and a better control of the risk factors are still needed.
Date Issued
2021-05-20
Date Acceptance
2020-11-27
Citation
European Heart Journal Supplements, 2021, 23 (Suppl B), pp.B30-B32
ISSN
1520-765X
Publisher
European Society of Cardiology
Start Page
B30
End Page
B32
Journal / Book Title
European Heart Journal Supplements
Volume
23
Issue
Suppl B
Copyright Statement
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Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34054363
PII: suab019
Subjects
MMM Brazil
Publication Status
Published online
Coverage Spatial
England