Differences in Blood Pressure Control in a Large Population-Based Sample ofOlder African Americans and Non-Hispanic Whites

摘要

Background.Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in older adults. Uncontrolled blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. African Americans have poorer blood pressure control than non-Hispanic whites. Little is known about whether this difference persists in older ages or the factors that contribute to this racial gap.