What does this research mean for the field?

Between 1990 and 2019, hypertension control rates across Africa remained below 20% in all subregions despite substantial increases in treatment coverage. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

July 1, 2026The Lancet Regional Health - AfricaOpen Access

Trends of age-standardised hypertension prevalence, treatment, and control among adults aged 30–79 years in Africa from 1990 to 2019

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Why the study?

High blood pressure is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide, but three-decade trends across Africa needed assessment.

Population

Adults aged 30–79 years across 54 African countries

Comparison

Trends from 1990 to 2019 stratified by sex and African subregions

Design

Secondary analysis of repository data

Authors

NGNgoné Diaba GayeAlliance for International Medical Action MJMohamed B. JallohUniversity of Sierra Leone TGTiffany L. Gary‐WebbCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

Discussion

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Implication

Persistent gaps in hypertension control across Africa warrant scaled-up screening programs; leaves open optimal implementation strategies for the region.

Structured PICO

Population

Adults aged 30–79 years in 54 African countries from 1990 to 2019

Outcome

Trends in hypertension prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and control

Hypertension control in Africa remains critically low (<20%) despite improvements in treatment rates over the past three decades.

Cite This Study

Gaye et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70d951b5c1fe5ca9dfc39c https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanafr.2026.100113

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July 1, 2026The Lancet Regional Health - AfricaOpen Access

Trends of age-standardised hypertension prevalence, treatment, and control among adults aged 30–79 years in Africa from 1990 to 2019

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Why the study?

High blood pressure is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide, but three-decade trends across Africa needed assessment.

Population

Adults aged 30–79 years across 54 African countries

Comparison

Trends from 1990 to 2019 stratified by sex and African subregions

Design

Secondary analysis of repository data

Authors

NGNgoné Diaba GayeAlliance for International Medical Action MJMohamed B. JallohUniversity of Sierra Leone TGTiffany L. Gary‐WebbCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Persistent gaps in hypertension control across Africa warrant scaled-up screening programs; leaves open optimal implementation strategies for the region.

Structured PICO

Population

Adults aged 30–79 years in 54 African countries from 1990 to 2019

Outcome

Trends in hypertension prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and control

Hypertension control in Africa remains critically low (<20%) despite improvements in treatment rates over the past three decades.

Cite This Study

Gaye et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70d951b5c1fe5ca9dfc39c https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanafr.2026.100113

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