Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension in China

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Authors

Yangfeng Wu · The University of Sydney

Rachel Huxley · The University of Sydney

Liming Li · The University of Sydney

Vibeke Anna · The University of Sydney

Gaoqiang Xie · The University of Sydney

Chonghua Yao · The University of Sydney

Mark Woodward ·

Abstract

One in 6 Chinese adults is hypertensive, but only one quarter are aware of their condition. Despite increased rates of blood pressure-lowering treatment, few have their hypertension effectively controlled. National hypertension programs must focus on improving awareness in the wider community, as well as treatment and control, to prevent many tens of thousands of cardiovascular-related deaths.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 118, Issue 25, pp. 2679-2686

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.108.788166

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