These new guidelines, published by the Caribbean Health Research Council (CHRC) with PAHO collaboration, are aimed at producing a unified, evidence-based approach to the management of hypertension in the Caribbean through both a patient-centered and a public health approach.

Objectives

• Promote the primary prevention of hypertension through the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyles.
• Promote early and accurate diagnosis of hypertension; Improve the quality of care of persons with hypertension.
• Prevent or delay the onset of co-morbid conditions of diabetes, obesity and dyslipidaemia.
• Prevent and treat acute and long-term complications of hypertension; Promote education and empowerment of patients, families, communities and healthcare workers.

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