Key result
Implementing the WHO HEARTS program in Bangladesh is projected to improve hypertension control from 13% to 33%, saving 9,400 lives at a budget impact of $599 million by 2030.
Why the study?
Hypertension is prevalent in Bangladesh with low control rates, prompting evaluation of the national health and budget impact of scaling up the WHO HEARTS programme to inform healthcare policy.
Absolute Event Rate: 33% vs 13%
Absolute Risk Reduction: 20%
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Modelling projects HEARTS could raise control rates and avert thousands of deaths in Bangladesh; leaves open real-world feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
Pidugu et al. (2022) studied Hypertension. WHO HEARTS hypertension control program vs. Baseline care was evaluated on Hypertension control rate. Implementing the WHO HEARTS program in Bangladesh is projected to improve hypertension control from 13% to 33%, saving 9,400 lives at a budget impact of $599 million by 2030.
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