Australian National Blood Pressure Study, 1973-1979

This National Heart Foundation project in community screening for hypertension, and therapeutic trial in mild hypertension was established to provide further information, and guidelines, for the control of hypertension in the Australian community. It was also designed to evaluate a number of different methods for screening for hypertension. Blood pressure measurements are available for first and second screenings, examination for entry to the trial, and all follow-up visits; electrocardiogram, biochemistry and urine measurements are available for entry and annual examinations; and the treatment/placebo (tablet regime) is monitored at follow-up visits. Personal details include age, sex, marital status, country of birth, employment, (for females) whether on the contraceptive pill or pregnant, and consumption of tobacco, analgesics and alcohol. Other data include past medical history, family history, physical measurements, and details of withdrawals from the trial by default or other terminating events.