Key result
Hypertension affects ~32% of Brazilian adults with suboptimal blood pressure control among treated patients.
Why the study?
Recent studies assessing hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control have revealed alarming global results, warranting an evaluation of these metrics and associated factors in the Brazilian population.
Population
59,226 individuals in Brazil
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Persistent gaps in awareness and control warrant attention in Brazil; leaves open effectiveness of targeted approaches in vulnerable populations.
Cross-Sectional (n=59,226)
Despite high treatment rates among aware hypertensive patients in Brazil, significant gaps remain in awareness and control, particularly among men, younger individuals, and those with lower socioeconomic status.
Vieira et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=59,226). The prevalence of hypertension in the Brazilian adult population was 32.3%, with 60.8% aware of their diagnosis, 90.6% on treatment, and 54.4% of treated individuals achieving blood pressure control.
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