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Number
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Percent
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Use the average of multiple measurements to determine an individual’s BP level
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Yes
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168
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(80.0)
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No
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42
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(20.0)
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Definition of hypertension for people younger than 65 years
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SBP ≥ 130 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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21
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(10.0)
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SBP ≥ 140 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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174
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(82.9)
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SBP ≥ 160 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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8
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(3.8)
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No response
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7
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(3.3)
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Use different hypertension criteria according to sex, age, and accompanying disease
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Yes
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118
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(56.2)
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No
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92
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(43.8)
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Definition of hypertension for people older than 65 years (n = 118)
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SBP ≥ 130 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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9
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(7.6)
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SBP ≥ 140 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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83
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(70.3)
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SBP ≥ 160 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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20
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(16.9)
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No response
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6
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(5.1)
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Recommendation for people with high blood pressure
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Revisit and measure blood pressure again
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174
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(82.9)
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24-h ambulatory blood pressure measurement
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17
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(8.1)
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Prescription anti-hypertensive drug
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16
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(7.6)
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No response
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3
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(1.4)
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