1. China Rural Hypertension Control Project Phase-3 study found significant reduction in dementia risk through blood pressure control.
2. The intervention group managed by nonphysician health care workers achieved 15% lower risk of all-cause dementia.
3. Systolic blood pressure in the intervention group declined by an average of 22 mmHg.
4. Medication adherence was 88% in the intervention group vs 66% in the usual care group.
5. The trial emphasized the potential of nonphysician health care workers in hypertension management and the significant impact of blood pressure reduction on dementia prevention.

Source: Nature Medicine