Table 1.
SimCard Study outcomes for the community members at high-risk of CVD from baseline to follow-up
| Outcomes (Mean ± SD or %) | Baseline | 12-month follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Use of low dose diuretics in the past month, % | 0 | 67 |
| Use of aspirin in the past month, % | 0.7 | 73 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 149.2 ± 25.4 | 136.5 ± 15.9 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 95.6 ± 14.9 | 91.3 ± 9.4 |
| Awareness of harm of high salt diet, % | 60 | 100 |
| Current smoker, % | 40 | 30 |
| Receiving monthly follow-up, % | 33 | 80 |
| Hospitalization during the past year, % | 13 | 20 |