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We analysed the risk factors for uncontrolled BP.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Out of 1,\u2009235,\u2009453 hypertensive individuals enrolled in the IHCI project across 15 states, 1,\u2009046,\u2009512 remained under care, with 44%\u2009BP control. The control varied from 26% to 57% in various types of facilities. The states of Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan had above 50% control, while Nagaland, Jharkhand and Bihar had below 25%. BP control declined from 68% when defined using a single recent reading to 52% when defined using the two-visit readings. Younger individuals (&lt;45 years) (adjusted risk ratio, aRR2=1.05, 95%\u2009CI 1.03 to 1.06), males (aRR2=1.08, 95%\u2009CI 1.07 to 1.09), diabetics (aRR2=1.11, 95%\u2009CI 1.11 to 1.12) and those in higher-level facilities had a greater risk of uncontrolled BP.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We documented the implementation of IHCI strategies at scale and measured treatment outcomes in a large cohort. Overall, BP control improved with variations across states. We need focused strategies to improve control in higher-level facilities, among males and people with diabetes. 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