Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and disability-adjusted life-years among men and women globally. In a recent study, researchers have found wider gender disparities in hypertension control especially with patients aged 75 and above.
The study findings were published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology on December 20, 2021.
Studies examining sex disparities in hypertension control among older adults do not account for differences in demographic factors and co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) that could influence blood pressure and hypertension management and control.
To further explore, Dr HollyKramer and her team conducted a study to determine sex differences in hypertension control by age group in a diverse cohort of adults age 45–84 years at baseline followed for an average of 12 years.
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