Effective coverage for hypertension treatment among middle-aged adults and the older population in China, 2011 to 2013: A nationwide longitudinal study

Abstract

Background The rapid rise of non-communicable diseases and the phenomenon of an ageing population pose significant challenges for China's health system. This study applied the concept of effective coverage (recommended by WHO) and examined effective treatment coverage for hypertension. We also identified disparities in treatment coverage and effective treatment coverage across different Chinese population groups, using a nationally-representative sample of Chinese adults. Methods We used the baseline survey and first follow-up surveys of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study of middle-aged and older populations conducted between 2011 and 2013. Correlates of effective coverage an..