In 2015, the prevalence of hypertension among the labor force population in China was 21.4%, with low rates of awareness (26.1%), treatment (19.6%), and control (6.3%).
Cross-Sectional (n=117,983)
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Hypertension prevalence in the Chinese labor force is high (21.4%) with very low rates of awareness, treatment, and control, highlighting the need for targeted public health strategies.
Hypertension has become a major public health problem worldwide because of its high prevalence and various complications, and it ranks the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in the labor force population in 2015 in China were 21.4%, 26.1%, 19.6%, and 6.3%, respectively. Hypertension prevalence in the labor force population remains high and the control of hypertension is still very low. Effective public health strategies targeting the labor force population, especially older adults, males, and overweight and obese participants are needed for hypertension prevention and control.
Guan et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=117,983). Sociodemographic and behavioral factors was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (95% CI 20.2-22.6). In 2015, the prevalence of hypertension among the labor force population in China was 21.4%, with low rates of awareness (26.1%), treatment (19.6%), and control (6.3%).