The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Comment Observational Study
Inequities in hypertension management: observational cross-sectional study in North East London using electronic health records.
Hypertension is a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease - the leading cause of death in the UK. Good blood pressure (BP) control reduces mortality. However, health inequities may lead to variability in hypertension monitoring and control. ⋯ Individuals of Black ethnicity and younger people are less likely to have controlled hypertension and may warrant targeted interventions. Possible explanations for these findings are presented but further research is needed about reasons for ethnic differences.