Global Epidemiology of Hypertension: Risk Factors, Public Health Implications, and Strategies for Prevention

Hypertension, recognized as a leading cardiovascular ailment globally, has garnered increasing concern and scrutiny within the medical community. Data from 2010 indicates that 31.1% of the global adult population is afflicted with hypertension, signifying a substantial proportion of individuals grappling with this cardiovascular condition. The pervasive issue of hypertension warrants heightened awareness and targeted preventative measures to curtail its prevalence and associated health implications. This review is structured into six sections: introduction to hypertension, epidemiological characteristics, risk factors, effect, prevention and control strategies, and conclusions. By reviewing the current literature, this paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on hypertension and outlines areas for further investigation in public health research.