India registers success with BP treatment, control
The HinduCardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among adults in India. India Hypertension Control Initiative is a multi-partner initiative involving the Indian Council of Medical Research, WHO-India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and State governments to improve blood pressure control for people with hypertension. The project demonstrated that blood pressure treatment and control are feasible in primary care settings in diverse health systems across various States in India. The BP control among people enrolled in treatment was 48% at primary health centres and 55% at the health wellness centres. Health wellness centres under Ayushman Bharat Yojna have specially trained nurses who can measure blood pressure and provide refills for patients initiated on treatment by doctors at the higher health facility.
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