Abstract
Hypertension is the most important risk factor for global morbidity and mortality. It has assumed epidemic proportions in India with an estimated 100 million patients. In recent decades, the disease is increasing more rapidly in rural than in urban popu lation. Status of hypertension treatment and control is dismal in India with about a third of patients on treatment and only 20% controlled. Innovative system-based strategies using a combination of public health approaches and physician led clinic-based management are required to prevent premature cardio vascular disease burden due to hypertension.
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