Martín-Fernández M, et al. - Considering the various studies suggesting a worse prognosis in relation to a delay in the time between diagnosing hypertension and its correct control (D-C, diagnostic-control time), researchers investigated how D-C time influence all-cause mortality, or the incidence of cardiovascular events, in patients aged > 60 years newly diagnosed with hypertension. They assessed the data of a total of 18,721 newly diagnosed hypertensive patients from 45 primary healthcare centers located in Barcelona (Catalonia). Data revealed a median D-C time of 49 days, which was distributed by tertiles: ≤ 29 days, 30–124 days, and ≥ 125 days. Longer D-C time (≥ 125 days) was observed in independent association with higher hypertensive status, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and male sex. Findings revealed a significant association between a delay in blood pressure control and an increase in the rate of all-cause mortality.