What are the trends in hypertension prevalence, treatment, and control in the United States from 1999 to 2012 compared to Healthy People 2020 goals?
Analysis of NHANES 1999-2012 data reveals that while hypertension treatment goals were exceeded, prevalence and control rates have stagnated below Healthy People 2020 targets.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999 to 2012 analysis suggests that Healthy People 2020 goals for hypertension (1 prevalence shows no progress, 2 treatment was exceeded, and 3 control) have flattened below target. Findings are consistent with evidence that (1) obesity prevention and treatment could reduce prevalent hypertension, and (2) healthcare insurance, ≥2 healthcare visits per year, and guideline-based cholesterol treatment could improve hypertension control.
Egan et al. (Tue,) studied this question.
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