December 16, 2003Journal of Hypertension
Worldwide prevalence of hypertension
Key result
The worldwide prevalence of hypertension varied widely, ranging from 3.4% in rural Indian men to 72.5% in Polish women, with significant gaps in awareness, treatment, and control across regions.
Why the study?
What is the worldwide prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension?
Population
Representative population samples from published cross-sectional studies reporting the prevalence of…
Design
Systematic_review
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Implication
Reveals urgent regional disparities in hypertension control; extends global epidemiology to prioritize targeted screening and management.
Study Design
Type
Systematic Review
Multicenter
Yes
Structured PICO
What is the worldwide prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension?
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Population
Representative population samples from published cross-sectional studies reporting the prevalence of hypertension
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Outcome
Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension
Hypertension is a major global public health challenge with significant gaps in awareness, treatment, and control across both developing and developed nations.
Cite This Study
Kearney et al. (2003) conducted a systematic review in Hypertension. The worldwide prevalence of hypertension varied widely, ranging from 3.4% in rural Indian men to 72.5% in Polish women, with significant gaps in awareness, treatment, and control across regions.