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Hypertension detection, treatment and control in young adults in Australia

2026-01-30 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundYoung adult hypertension increases risk of future cardiovascular disease (CVD) but is often overlooked. We aimed to identify opportunities to reduce blood pressure (BP) among younger adults by determining the drivers of hypertension detection, treatment and control in young adults in Australia. MethodsCross-sectional analysis of adults aged 18-39 years using nationally representative 2017-18 Australian National Health Survey data. Descriptive analyses were performed to determine hyper...

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