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Table 1 Comparing normal vs. elevated triage systolic blood pressure and history of previously diagnosed hypertension

From: Elevated blood pressure and illness beliefs: a cross-sectional study of emergency department patients in Jamaica

 

Normal SBP, n (%)

181 (59.0)

Elevated SBP, n (%)

126 (41.0)

Total, n (%)

307 (100.0)

No history of HTN

125 (77.2)

37 (22.8)

167 (100.0)

History of HTN

56 (38.6)

89 (61.4)

145 (100.0)