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Digital health interventions can help reduce blood pressure when used in populations experiencing health disparities.
Meta-analysis on 28 studies (8,257 patients) investigated digital interventions for managing hypertension in adults.
People receiving a digital intervention had significant reductions in systolic BP after 6 and 12 months compared to control groups.
“Digital health interventions should be part of our toolbox to help control hypertension,” said senior author Erica Spatz.
“..can meaningfully improve outcomes for patients, including those from underserved communities."
Study by Yale School of Medicine, published in JAMA Network Open.
