Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Georgia 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at 274 sites, across country. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 or being antihypertensive...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was conducted in Albania 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at 27 sites across several districts Albania. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 or being...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Colombia 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at healthcare and public facilities eleven departments. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 or...

Abstract Hypertension is the largest contributor to burden of disease globally, but awareness, treatment and control rates remain low. In response this, annual global May Measurement Month campaign was initiated by International Society in 2017. This paper summarizes results 2022 MMM Kenya. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited across 8 counties Three seated blood pressure (BP) readings taken for each participant, along with completion a questionnaire on demographics, lifestyle factors,...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Brazil 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically, including a population representation from all Brazilian states and reflects some characteristics hypertension Brazil. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities....

Abstract Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases, contributing significantly to global morbidity and mortality. becoming a major public health challenge in India, fuelled by urbanization, changing dietary habits, increasingly sedentary lifestyles. The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out India 2022 raise awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at screening sites...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Malawi 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically rural and urban areas Blantyre, Lilongwe Mangochi Machinga districts various settings including hospitals/clinics, community places, churches workplaces. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics,...

Abstract Hypertension is a major global health problem. In Libya, hypertension affects large portion of the population, but many individuals are unaware their condition or not receiving adequate treatment. The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Libya 2022 with aim raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥18 years were opportunistically recruited from facilities and community sites across Libya. Each participant had...

Abstract Elevated blood pressure (BP) is the biggest contributing risk factor to global burden and mortality in Nepal. May Measurement Month (MMM) an annual screening campaign which aims screen BP improve awareness of high at individual population level. This study presents results MMM22 Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically from 32 out 77 districts Three seated readings taken for each participant, along with completion a questionnaire on demographics, lifestyle factors,...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Republic of the Congo 2022 with aim raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically rural areas and some cities Congo. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 or being...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in South Africa 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at university campuses, community centres, schools, sport complexes, public parks, shopping hospitals, and through household visits. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors,...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Mexico 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at first-contact health centers several states Mexican Republic. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg and/or...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Vietnam 2022 with the aim of raising awareness increased blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically from 14 provinces and cities Vietnam. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 mmHg, or use...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Uganda 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya and Kiruddu National Referral Hospital Kampala. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Sudan 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at community spaces and educational institutes. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completing a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 or being...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Nigeria 2022 to raise awareness of high blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on the campaign's findings. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at public and private areas, pharmacies, clinics hospitals across six geopolitical zones Nigeria. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities completed. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Mozambique 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at Zambézia, Sofala and Maputo city, Northern, Central Southern regions Mozambique, respectively. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities. Hypertension defined as...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Armenia 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥18 years were recruited opportunistically public areas, both indoor and outdoor, as well primary secondary healthcare centers. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities. Hypertension defined systolic ≥140 mmHg...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Ghana 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at Greater Accra, Eastern, Central and Ashanti Regions Ghana. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completing a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors, comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg or diastolic 90 being...

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in China 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically at 30 provinces. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire on demographics, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities. Hypertension defined as systolic 140 mmHg and/or diastolic 90 or being antihypertensive medication....

Abstract The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Slovenia 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults aged ≥ 18 years were recruited opportunistically mainly at pharmacies and health care facilities across all regions country some public places (such as sports event Tek ob žici). Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a questionnaire demographics, lifestyle factors,...

Abstract In Bangladesh about one in four adults aged 18-69 years are hypertensive. Nationwide periodic blood pressure (BP) screening campaigns helpful identifying undiagnosed patients. The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out 2022 with the aim of raising awareness raised BP. Here, we report on findings campaign. Adults ≥ 18 were recruited opportunistically at 100 sites 27 districts Bangladesh. Three seated BP readings taken for each participant, along completion a...

Abstract High blood pressure (BP) continues to be the leading cause of disability and death in world over years. With an unacceptably low rate diagnosis control, it challenges health systems most countries. Thus, Argentine Society Arterial Hypertension (SAHA), accordance with May Measurement Month (MMM) initiative International (ISH), implemented for sixth consecutive year a high BP detection campaign. A voluntary cross-sectional survey was conducted public spaces centres during month 2022....