Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in the United States, 2016-2024 | Synapse
May 14, 2026
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in the United States, 2016-2024
Key Points
This research aims to analyze the trends and prevalence of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy in the United States from 2016 to 2024.
Data collected from national health databases
Analysis focused on pregnancies affected by hypertension
Trends evaluated annually over the specified period
Increase in the prevalence of gestational hypertension by 15% from 2016 to 2024
The incidence of preeclampsia rose significantly, with a reported increase of 10% in the same timeframe
Maternal health implications necessitate urgent public health interventions
Expert Takes1 quote
“Given the associations of HDP with future [cardiovascular health], these patterns portend worsening long-term risk of cardiovascular disease risk in women.”