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October 10, 2022Journal of Korean Medical AssociationOpen Access

Prevalence and management of hypertension in Korean adults

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Key result

The prevalence of hypertension in Korean adults aged ≥19 years is 29.0%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates improving to 72.0%, 66.0%, and 48.0%, respectively.

Why the study?

Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and death worldwide, and treatments that lower blood pressure can reduce this risk, making screening highly recommended for all adults.

Population

Korean adults

Authors

HKHyeon Chang Kim

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Overview

Improved awareness and control rates support surveillance in Korea; leaves open targeted strategies for young adults and lower socioeconomic groups.

Structured PICO

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Population
A review of national survey and health insurance data assessing the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of hypertension among Korean adults.
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Outcome
Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of hypertension

While hypertension awareness and control have improved significantly in Korea, active management is still needed for young adults and lower socioeconomic groups.

Limitations

  • Awareness and treatment rates remain <50% among young patients (aged <50 years)
  • Socioeconomic disparities in hypertension prevalence and management persist

Cite This Study

Hyeon Chang Kim (2022) conducted a review in Hypertension. Hypertension screening and management was evaluated on Hypertension prevalence and management rates. The prevalence of hypertension in Korean adults aged ≥19 years is 29.0%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates improving to 72.0%, 66.0%, and 48.0%, respectively.

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