Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Use the average of multiple measurements to determine an individual’s BP level | ||
Yes | 168 | (80.0) |
No | 42 | (20.0) |
Definition of hypertension for people younger than 65 years | ||
SBP ≥ 130 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg | 21 | (10.0) |
SBP ≥ 140 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg | 174 | (82.9) |
SBP ≥ 160 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg | 8 | (3.8) |
No response | 7 | (3.3) |
Use different hypertension criteria according to sex, age, and accompanying disease | ||
Yes | 118 | (56.2) |
No | 92 | (43.8) |
Definition of hypertension for people older than 65 years (n = 118) | ||
SBP ≥ 130 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg | 9 | (7.6) |
SBP ≥ 140 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg | 83 | (70.3) |
SBP ≥ 160 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg | 20 | (16.9) |
No response | 6 | (5.1) |
Recommendation for people with high blood pressure | ||
Revisit and measure blood pressure again | 174 | (82.9) |
24-h ambulatory blood pressure measurement | 17 | (8.1) |
Prescription anti-hypertensive drug | 16 | (7.6) |
No response | 3 | (1.4) |