Managing Hypertension in Primary Care in the Caribbean
These new guidelines, published by the Caribbean Health Research Council (CHRC) with PAHO collaboration, are aimed at producing a unified, evidence-based approach to the management of hypertension in the Caribbean through both a patient-centered and a public health approach. Objectives are: Promote the primary prevention of hypertension through the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyles; Promote early and accurate diagnosis of hypertension; Improve the quality of care of persons with hypertension; Prevent or delay the onset of co-morbid conditions of diabetes, obesity and dyslipidaemia; Prevent and treat acute and long-term complications of hypertension; Promote education and empowerment of patients, families, communities and healthcare workers.  (1/Apr/2008)
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