Prevalence of high blood pressure measured in the Brazilian population, National Health Survey, 2013
Key result
Measured blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg was present in 22.8% of the adult Brazilian population, with higher prevalence in men (25.8%) than women (20.0%).
Population
Adult Brazilian population from 64,348 households (National Health Survey 2013)
Design
Cross-sectional
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Implication
Highlights substantial hypertension burden in Brazil; leaves open need for updated surveillance and control data.
Study Design
Type
Cross-Sectional (n=64,348)
Multicenter
Yes
Structured PICO
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Population
Adult Brazilian population from 64,348 households (National Health Survey 2013)
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Outcome
Prevalence of blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mmHg
In 2013, 22.8% of the adult Brazilian population had high blood pressure (≥140/90 mmHg), highlighting a significant public health burden.
Cite This Study
Malta et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in High blood pressure (hypertension) (n=64,348). Measured blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg was present in 22.8% of the adult Brazilian population, with higher prevalence in men (25.8%) than women (20.0%).