Rural Health and Health Disparities in Hypertension Management: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
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Discusses factors influencing the high rural prevalence of hypertension and highlights approaches for improving rural hypertension management. Covers topics including nonmedical drivers of health, access to services, medication access and use, nutrition and food insecurity, telehealth, and culturally-tailored service delivery.
Author(s)
Cassandra D. Ford, Natalie A. Cameron, Donald Clark, et al.
Citation
Hypertension
Date
06/2026
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· Cardiovascular disease
· Chronic disease management
· Culture
· Food security and nutrition
· Health disparities
· Pharmacy and prescription drugs
· Rural-urban differences
· Social determinants of health
· Statistics and data
· Telehealth