Arterial hypertension (AH) is a major contributing risk factor for heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. According to the 2013 Brazilian National Health Survey, 21.4% (95%CI 20.8-22.0) of adults self-reported having AH; however, considering their blood pressure (BP) measurements and the use of antihypertensive medications, the rate of adults with BP greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg reached 32.3% (95% CI 31.7-33.0). The prevalence of AH was higher among men, and, as expected, this rate […]