What is the purpose of the JNC 7 report?
The purpose of the JNC 7 report is to provide guidance on the prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure. The report was jointly developed by the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure and published in JAMA in 2003. The report contains evidence-based guidelines for the management of hypertension, such as lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic therapies, and is updated as needed.