Worldwide Prevalence of Hypertension: A Pooled Meta-Analysis of 1670 Studies in 71 Countries With 29.5 Million Participants

Key Points

• To determine the worldwide prevalence of hypertension by analyzing data from multiple studies across various countries.
• Conducted a pooled meta-analysis of 1670 studies with a total of 29.5 million participants from 71 countries.
• Utilized statistical techniques to aggregate prevalence rates and demographic data.
• Analyzed data for hypertension prevalence variations across different regions and populations.
• The overall global prevalence of hypertension was found to be 31%, with significant variations among regions.
• Prevalence rates were highest in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries.
• Observed trends indicate increasing hypertension rates in younger populations over the past decade.