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A Coordinated Community- and Family-Based Intervention to Control Blood Pressure in Rural China: A Cluster-Randomized Trial.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology·August 10, 2026·PMID 42644782
Why it mattersPopulation-level blood pressure reduction remains a major challenge in cardiovascular prevention. This trial demonstrates that a multifaceted, community-based strategy can shift the entire distribution of systolic blood pressure, not just treat high-risk individuals. The attenuation at 12 months highlights the need for sustained infrastructure to maintain gains.
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