INTERVENTION PLAN FOR HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS Hypertension is considered a major public health challenge worldwide due to its high prevalence and high risk of complications ( Whelton et al, 1997). It is also recognized as a universal risk factor for mortality and morbidity and the most significant modifiable risk factor for renal failure, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease and premature death (Ezzati et al, 2002). In the UK, hypertension is one of the most common conditions associated with severe morbidity and substantial healthcare costs (Faculty of Public Health, 2005). Therefore, there is an urgent need for intervention through prevention, early diagnosis and control. Figure 1: Epidemiological data showing blood pressure readings by survey year for all adults in the UK from 2003 to 2010 (Health Survey for England, 2011) ALL ADULTS (blood pressure readings using Omron values) SURVEY YEAR2003( %) 2004(%) 2005(%) 2006(%) 2007(%) 2008(%)2009(%)2010(%)Untreated normal blood pressure 69.4 - 69.8 70.6 70.0 69.9 70.6 69.8 Controlled hypertensive 5.7 - 7.7 7.3 8 ,2 8.7 7.7 10.6 Uncontrolled hypertension 7.0 - 7.5 6.7 6.6 6.7 6.6 7.1 Untreated hypertension 17.9 - 15.0 15.3 15.3 14.7 .0 12.5All high blood pressure 30.6 - 30.2 29.4 30 ,0 30.1 29.4 30.2Figure 2: Health promotion Intervention plan: overview1. Pre-planning and project management: this is the first phase of the plan which involves assigning roles to key stakeholders who collaborate on decisions, collection and analysis of data within the timing and budget of the intervention . The main stakeholders are public health consultants at...... middle of the document ......ure 4: a worksheet template of objectives and indicators.BIBLIOGRAPHY1. Health and Social Care Information Centre: blood pressure level using Omron values ​​and the 2003 definition, by survey year, age and sex; 20112. Kearneya, P, Wheltona, M, Reynold, K, Whelton, P and Jiang, H: Worldwide prevalence of hypertension: a systematic review 2004, 22:11–193. McKenzie, J.F. and Smeltzer, J.L. Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs: A Primer (Second Edition) Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1997.4. Metropolitan Toronto District Health Board Needs-Based and Impact-Based Planning Model Metro Toronto DHC, 19965. Visser SL. The soldier and autonomy. In: Fascio TE, Spracino LR, eds. Military medical ethics. vol. 1. Falls Church, Virginia: Office of the Surgeon General; 2003: 251–666. World Health Organization Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion Geneva: WHO, 1986.