Prevalence of Hypertension in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Authors

Yun Gao

Gang Chen · Fujian Provincial Hospital

Haoming Tian · Sichuan University

Lixiang Lin · Fujian Provincial Hospital

Juming Lu · Chinese People's Liberation Army

Jianping Weng · Sun Yat-sen University

Weiping Jia · Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

Abstract

The prevalence of hypertension in China is increasing. The trend of an increase in prevalence is striking in young people and rural populations. Hypertension awareness, treatment, and control are poor. Public health efforts for further improving awareness and enhancing effective control are urgently needed in China, especially in emerging populations.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 8, Issue 6, pp. e65938-e65938

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0065938

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