ArticleAmerican journal of health promotion : AJHP2026
Screening for Hypertension and Diabetes in Laundromats in the Largest Hispanic-Majority City in the U.S.
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- Recognition, treatment, and control of hypertension in the Danish population-based Lolland-Falster Health Study.European journal of public health · 2026Article
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PurposeThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among laundromat users in San Antonio, Texas, and explore laundromats as a novel setting for health interventions regarding these 2 conditions.DesignThis descriptive, cross-sectional study involved demographic, blood pressure and HbA1c screenings to assess the health status of laundromat users.SettingThe study took place in 7 laundromats in low-income areas of San Antonio.SubjectsA total of 150 adults aged 18 and older who regularly used the laundromats and spoke either English or Spanish were eligible to participate.MeasuresHypertension was defined as a systolic BP ≥130 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥80 mmHg. Diabetes was defined as an HbA1c level ≥6.5%. A survey collected demographic and healthcare access data.Results61.1% (95% CI: 53.0%-68.6%) of participants screened positive for hypertension, significantly higher than county (31.1%), state (32.3%), and national (32.7%) rates (
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