Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death
worldwide. Owing to the widespread use of antihypertensive medications, global mean …

Hypertension is a major public health problem and a leading cause of death and disability in
developing countries. One-quarter of the world's adult population has hypertension, and this …

Hypertension is an epidemic affecting one billion people and is the commonest risk factor for
death throughout the world. World health statistics 2012 has estimated the prevalence of …

Worldwide prevalence of hypertension: a systematic review : Journal of Hypertension Worldwide
prevalence of hypertension: a systematic review : Journal of Hypertension Log in or Register …

Background Hypertension is a worldwide burden; however it is the most modifiable factor in
cardiovascular diseases. Hypertension is one of the leading causes for mortality, as it may …

Background: Researchers have predicted that there will be a relative increase of 24% in the
prevalence of hypertension in developed countries from 2000 to 2025. Hypertension is a …

Background: Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of premature death worldwide.
We examined global disparities of hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and …

The past two to three decades have seen a steady increase in the prevalence of
hypertension in China, largely owing to increased life expectancy and lifestyle changes …

High blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors for ischaemic heart disease,
stroke, other cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease and dementia. Mean blood …

Background Reliable information about the prevalence of hypertension in different world
regions is essential to the development of national and international health policies for …