Epidemiology of Hypertension
Hypertension is an important public health challenge worldwide because of its commonness and concomitant risks of Cardiovascular Disease.
Hypertension in 2000: The estimated total number of adults with hypertension in 2000 was 972 million. Of these 333 million were estimated in economically developed countries and 639 million in economically developing countries.
Hypertension in 2000: The estimated total number of adults with hypertension in 2000 was 972 million. Of these 333 million were estimated in economically developed countries and 639 million in economically developing countries.
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Hypertension in 2025: By 2025, the number will increase by about 60% to a total of 1.56 billion as the proportion of elderly people will increase significantly [1]. Other reasons are the continuing population increase and changes in lifestyle, which includes a diet rich in sugar and high-fat proc-essed foods and sedentary behaviour, mediated by televisions, computers and cars.
Since the proportion of hypertensive people will increase dramatically worldwide, the prevention, detection, treatment and control of this condition should be a top priority.
Since the proportion of hypertensive people will increase dramatically worldwide, the prevention, detection, treatment and control of this condition should be a top priority.
