Beato, Cristina VHypertension is a very common chronic condition that is disproportionately represented in certain populations. Although there have been many past successes in detection, evaluation, treatment, and control of high blood pressure, more successes are needed. Greater collaboration on multiple levels is essential in order to achieve better blood pressure control rates in people with hypertension. The reader's collaborative help is requested.Public HealthHypertensioninterventionshypertensionhigh blood pressurerisk factorcontrol rateArticle