China is entering an aging society. As the number of elderly population continues to increase, the elderly are facing many social problems that deserve the attention of all sectors of society. Hypertension is one of the common diseases in the elderly population. Hypertension is the most common chronic diseases and a most important risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and also a substantial public health problem. Home blood pressure monitoring is simple, not only can find hypertension, but also can guide the treatment of patients with hypertension. The purpose of the study is to investigate the association between home blood pressure and adverse outcomes in community elderly population.
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All-Cause Mortality
Timeframe: From date of inclusion until the date of death from any cause, assessed up to 1 year
Cardiovascular Mortality
Timeframe: From date of inclusion until the date of death from any cause, assessed up to 1 year