Evaluation of a community-based hypertension improvement program (Com-HIP) in Ghana: Data from a baseline survey

This paper presents the findings of a baseline survey on hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment and control in Ghana. The findings indicate a high burden of hypertension and a very low level of treatment and control, despite a high level of awareness. These results suggest that current programs have failed to reduce hypertension and more innovative approaches should be considered to achieve meaningful hypertension control.