Key result
Developing countries had a lower age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension among men compared to developed countries (difference -6.5%; 95% CI -11.3 to -1.8%), with no other significant differences.
Why the study?
Are there differences in the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension between developing and developed countries?
Population
Population-based surveys reporting prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension from 35…
Comparison
Developing countries vs Developed countries
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports global hypertension strategies now; confirms convergence of burden across development levels.
Systematic Review
Yes
Are there differences in the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension between developing and developed countries?
Effect estimate: Difference -6.5% (95% CI -11.3 to -1.8)
Absolute Event Rate: 32.2% vs 40.8%
The prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in developing countries are approaching those in developed countries, highlighting a globalized burden of the disease.
Pereira et al. (2009) conducted a systematic review in Hypertension. Developing countries vs. Developed countries was evaluated on Age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension among men (Difference -6.5%, 95% CI -11.3 to -1.8). Developing countries had a lower age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension among men compared to developed countries (difference -6.5%; 95% CI -11.3 to -1.8%), with no other significant differences.
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