Lifetime Raised Blood Pressure or Hypertension Diagnosis by a Doctor or Health Worker
Q17.
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Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health worker that you have raised or high blood pressure or hypertension? | ||
| YES |
1 |
Ask Q18 |
| NO |
3 |
Ask Q19 |
| REFUSED |
# |
Ask Q19 |
Definitions
- Total number of respondents surveyed excludes “Refused” answer responses.
Indicator H1—Percentage diagnosed with raised blood pressure or hypertension by a doctor or other health worker
- Numerator: Number of respondents who answered “Yes” to ever being told by a doctor or other health worker that they have raised blood pressure or hypertension.
- Denominator: Total number of respondents surveyed.
Current Raised Blood Pressure Treatment Prescribed by a Doctor or Health Worker to Those Diagnosed with Hypertension
Q18.
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In the last 2 weeks, have you taken any drugs or medication for raised blood pressure that was prescribed for you by a doctor or other health worker? | ||
| YES |
1 |
Ask Q19 |
| NO |
3 |
Ask Q19 |
| REFUSED |
# |
Ask Q19 |
Indicator H2—Percentage currently taking medication for raised blood pressure prescribed by a doctor or other health worker among those diagnosed with raised blood pressure or hypertension
- Numerator: Respondents who answered “Yes” to currently taking medication for raised blood pressure prescribed by a doctor or other health worker.
- Denominator: Respondents who reported “Yes” to ever being told by a doctor or other health worker that they have raised blood pressure or hypertension.