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To assess early detection of hypertension, this study describes the prevalence of elevated BP in emergency departments (EDs) and its relationship with subsequent diagnoses of hypertension.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>A retrospective analysis was conducted using out-patient medical encounters involving active duty U.S. Armed Forces service members between January 2016 and December 2022 (N\u2009=\u200958,426). Sociodemographic and occupational data were obtained from administrative records and electronic health records provided medical data. Multivariable mixed-effects regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between patient characteristics and BP.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The prevalence of hypertension for our sample population presenting to military EDs was 37.9%, though only 3.4% had a prior diagnosis of hypertension. At the time of the ED visit, 30.2% of patients met the criteria for Stage 1 hypertension. During follow-up over the next 12 months, 41.7% remained at Stage 1 or Stage 2 hypertension, with the diagnosis of hypertension rising from 2.5% to 5.7%. Additionally, 7.7% of patients met the criteria for Stage 2 hypertension at the time of the ED visit. In follow-up, 68.7% remained at Stage 1 or 2 hypertension, while the diagnosis of hypertension increased from 8.2% to 16.7%.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Elevated BP in military EDs is prevalent among active duty service members and is associated with an increased likelihood of future hypertension readings; however, the diagnosis of hypertension is lower than expected. 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