February 5, 2026JAMA8 citations
View Full PaperBlood Pressure Above Goal Among US Adults With Hypertension
Key Result
US adults with hypertension exhibit uncontrolled blood pressure above goal, according to an analysis of 2021 to 2023 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data.
Key Points
- To evaluate the extent of uncontrolled blood pressure among US adults with hypertension.
- Utilized National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2021 to 2023.
- Analyzed blood pressure readings to determine control levels.
- A significant proportion of US adults with hypertension exhibited uncontrolled blood pressure.
- The findings highlight the ongoing challenge of managing hypertension effectively.
Structured PICO
P
Population
US adults with hypertension
O
Outcome
Proportion of adults with uncontrolled blood pressure
This study describes the prevalence of uncontrolled blood pressure among US adults using NHANES 2021-2023 data.
Main Result
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%
Abstract
This study used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2021 to 2023 data to describe the proportion of US adults with uncontrolled blood pressure.