Cardiovascular Health Indicator
Measure: Controlling High Blood Pressure
Indicator | Date of Most Recent Measure | Current Measure | Trend |
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Percentage of patients ages 18-85 with a diagnosis of hypertension, or high blood pressure, whose blood pressure was adequately controlled | 2017 | 78.2% | Improving |
Overview
- In 2017, almost four out of five Minnesotans aged 18-85 with diagnosed high blood pressure had their blood pressure under control.
- Patients with Minnesota Health Care Program insurance are less likely to have their blood pressure under control compared to individuals with other types of insurance, but this gap has narrowed.
- Black/African American patients with Minnesota Health Care Program insurance are less likely to have their blood pressure under control compared to all adults with Minnesota Health Care Program insurance.
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Quick Facts about High Blood Pressure