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The World Hypertension League (WHL), an umbrella organization of 85 national hypertension societies and leagues, recognized that more than 50% of the hypertensive population worldwide are unaware of their condition. [182]
The frequency of hypertension, MS and obesity were higher in females than males; however, DM was higher in males than females. [17] According to the IDF, metabolic syndrome was prevalent in 16.1% of the Saudi Arabian population. [17] In Tunisia, metabolic syndrome incidence was 45.5% based on the IDF criteria.
Age-specific SEER incidence rates, 2003–2007. Examples of aging-associated diseases are atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, cataracts, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and Alzheimer's disease. The incidence of all of these diseases increases exponentially with age. [78]
Hypertension or high blood pressure affects at least 26.4% of the world's population. [15] Hypertensive heart disease is only one of several diseases attributable to high blood pressure. Other diseases caused by high blood pressure include ischemic heart disease, cancer, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms and kidney disease.
The treatment for hypertension will depend on how high your blood pressure is and what’s causing it. For example, elevated blood pressure and hypertension stage 1 may require some lifestyle changes.
In 2000, it was estimated that 1 billion people worldwide have hypertension, making it the most prevalent condition in the world. [5] Approximately 60 million Americans have chronic hypertension, with 1% of these individuals having an episode of hypertensive urgency.
A Comparison of International Guidelines on Goal Blood Pressure and Initial Therapy for Adults With Hypertension (adapted from JNC 8 guidelines [1]) Guideline Population Goal blood pressure (mmHg) Initial treatment options ESC 2024 [2] General 120–129/70–79
[40] [39] In 2010, 31.1% of adults worldwide had hypertension, but only 45.6% of them were aware they had the condition. [40] Hypertension is more apparent in the Hispanic/Latino population, as in 2008 the incidence rate of hypertension for Hispanic adults aged 45–84 was 65.7%, compared to 56.8% for non-Hispanic whites of the same age.