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A more detailed understanding of recognition, control, and treatment of hypertension in this setting may help improve interventions to reduce hypertension-related cardiovascular disease. This was a cross-sectional study including participants with hypertension identified in LOFUS using data from clinical examinations and questionnaires. Recognition was assessed by a registered diagnosis or self-reported hypertension and factors associated with recognition status were analyzed. Cardiovascular risk stratification was applied to individuals with unrecognized hypertension to determine treatment indication. Blood pressure (BP) control and antihypertensive treatment patterns were evaluated among participants with recognized hypertension. Among 7329 participants with hypertension, 39% were unrecognized. Individuals with unrecognized hypertension were younger, had higher educational attainment and fewer comorbidities than those with recognized hypertension. 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