May Measurement Month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening results in Greece

Hypertension remains a major public health challenge with inadequate control globally. The May Measurement Month (MMM) global survey initiated by the International Society of Hypertension was implemented in Greece in 2022 aiming to raise hypertension awareness and control. Adult volunteers were recruited through opportunistic screening in 11 urban areas. Information on medical history and three sitting blood pressure (BP) measurements were obtained using validated automated upper-arm devices, and the data were submitted online through a custom-designed app of the global MMM survey. Hypertension was defined as average systolic BP at least 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 mmHg, and/or self-reported use of drugs for hypertension. A total of 6353 individuals were included (mean age 54.8 ± 16.2 years, 49% men, 30.5% current smokers, 11.5% had diabetes, 5.1% cardiovascular disease). The prevalence of hypertension (42.6%) was higher in men (48.8%) and in older individuals (74%). Among individuals with hypertension, 27.5% were unaware of their diagnosis, 22.2% were treated but uncontrolled (≥140 mmHg systolic and/or ≥90 mmHg diastolic BP), and 47.9% were treated and controlled. Among treated hypertensives, 58.2% were on monotherapy and at least one-third of them were uncontrolled. The prevalence of hypertension in Greece seems to be high and is often undiagnosed, untreated, and uncontrolled. Public health initiatives and campaigns aiming at improving hypertension diagnosis and control need to be implemented.

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European Heart Journal Supplements
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2025-02-10
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https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suaf048
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Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
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May Measurement Month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening results in Greece

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May Measurement Month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening results in Greece

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Hypertension remains a major public health challenge with inadequate control globally. The May Measurement Month (MMM) global survey initiated by the International Society of Hypertension was implemented in Greece in 2022 aiming to raise hypertension awareness and control. Adult volunteers were recruited through opportunistic screening in 11 urban areas. Information on medical history and three sitting blood pressure (BP) measurements were obtained using validated automated upper-arm devices, and the data were submitted online through a custom-designed app of the global MMM survey. Hypertension was defined as average systolic BP at least 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 mmHg, and/or self-reported use of drugs for hypertension. A total of 6353 individuals were included (mean age 54.8 ± 16.2 years, 49% men, 30.5% current smokers, 11.5% had diabetes, 5.1% cardiovascular disease). The prevalence of hypertension (42.6%) was higher in men (48.8%) and in older individuals (74%). Among individuals with hypertension, 27.5% were unaware of their diagnosis, 22.2% were treated but uncontrolled (≥140 mmHg systolic and/or ≥90 mmHg diastolic BP), and 47.9% were treated and controlled. Among treated hypertensives, 58.2% were on monotherapy and at least one-third of them were uncontrolled. The prevalence of hypertension in Greece seems to be high and is often undiagnosed, untreated, and uncontrolled. Public health initiatives and campaigns aiming at improving hypertension diagnosis and control need to be implemented.

European Heart Journal SupplementsVol. 27(Supplement_7)
Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece (GR), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR), Tripoli Central Hospital (LY), AHEPA University Hospital (GR), Agios Pavlos General Hospital (GR), General University Hospital of Patras (GR), Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese (GR), Papageorgiou General Hospital (GR), Alexandra Hospital (GR), Laiko General Hospital of Athens (GR), General-Maternity District Hospital Helena Venizelou (GR), Hospital Agioi Anargyroi (GR), Chania General Hospital ”St. George” (GR), University Hospital of Heraklion (GR), General Hospital of Nikea (GR), University Hospital of Ioannina (GR), KAT General Hospital of Attica (GR), Metropolitan Hospital (GR), Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Estado de Santa Catarina (BR), G. Papanikolaou General Hospital (GR), Hippocration General Hospital (GR), Sotiria General Hospital (GR), Technological Educational Institute of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (GR)
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