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Personal Author:
Hughes, Jeffery ; Louis, Tatiana ; Ostchega, Yechiam ; Yoon, Sung Sug
Hughes, Jeffery ; Louis, Tatiana ; Ostchega, Yechiam ; Yoon, Sung Sug Less -
Corporate Authors:
National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.), Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys.
Description:
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. In 2005-2006, 29% of all U.S. adults 18 years and older were hypertensive (systolic BP =/> 140 mmHg or diastolic BP =/> 90 mmHg or taking medications for hypertension). The prevalence of hypertension was nearly equal between men and women. In 2005-2006, an additional 28% of U.S. adults had prehypertension (systolic BP 120-139 mm Hg or diastolic BP 80-89 mm Hg, and not pharmacologically treated for high BP). In 2005-2006, 7% of the total U.S. adult population had a systolic BP =/> 140 mmHg or diastolic BP =/> 90 mmHg, but had never been told by a health care provider that they had high BP. Among hypertensive adults, 78% were aware of their condition. Overall, 68% of adults with hypertension were using anti-hypertensive medication. Over 64% of adults who were taking antihypertensive medication achieved BP less than 140/90 mm Hg.
Content Notes:
Yechiam Ostchega, Sung Sug Yoon, Jeffery Hughes, and Tatiana Louis ; Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [8]).


Subject:
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Hypertension
Prevention
Prevention & Control

Series:
NCHS data brief ; no. 3
Document Type:
Pamphlet (or booklet)
Genre:
Statistics
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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