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    National Health Commission: The state has not adjusted the diagnostic criteria for adult hypertension

    • Last Update: 2022-11-26
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    On November 15, the National Health Commission released information pointing out that hypertension is a chronic disease
    that seriously endangers the health of Chinese residents.
    The state has continuously increased the prevention and treatment of hypertension, focusing on high-risk groups to promote health management, and promote the prevention and control threshold forward
    .
    After years of efforts, the awareness, treatment and control rates of hypertension have continued to improve, and great progress
    has been made in prevention and treatment.
     
    The state has standardized procedural requirements
    for the formulation and issuance of diagnostic standards for hypertension and other diseases.
    Guidelines, consensus, etc.
    issued by professional institutions, industry associations, individuals, etc.
    , are the research results of experts and are not used as national disease diagnostic standards
    .
     
    Regarding the diagnostic criteria for hypertension, in 2005, 2010 and 2017, the national health administrative department issued publicity and education points, prevention and treatment guidelines, clinical pathways, etc.
    all clarified: the diagnostic criteria for adult hypertension are blood pressure exceeding 140/90mmHg
    three times a day.
    At present, the diagnostic criteria for hypertension in adults have not been adjusted
    .
     
    The state will continue to do a good job in the prevention and early intervention of hypertension, strengthen the health management of high-risk groups and patients, effectively reduce the occurrence and development of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases caused by hypertension, and effectively protect the health
    of the people.
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