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Blood pressure control among hypertensive patients followed in PHC centers in Riyadh, 2001.
| Blood Pressure Level | N | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic (mm Hg) (n = 250) |
140–159 | 91 | 36.4 |
| ≥160 | 58 | 23.2 | |
|
| |||
| Uncontrolled (≥140) | 149 | 59.6 | |
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| Diastolic (mm Hg) (n = 250) |
90–99 | 76 | 30.4 |
| ≥100 | 45 | 18.0 | |
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| Uncontrolled (≥90) | 121 | 48.4 | |
