Global Hypertension Epidemic Threatens Public Health, Especially in Developing Countries
By, Dr Wey George Danlami Consultant Family Physician
Hypertension, also known as elevated blood pressure, poses a serious threat to public health worldwide, increasing the risk of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases. Shockingly, an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30 - 79 years are living with hypertension, with two-thirds of them residing in low and middle-income countries. Alarmingly, approximately 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware of their condition, while less than half are diagnosed and treated.
Only about 21% of adults with hypertension have their condition under control, making it a major cause of premature death globally. To combat this growing crisis, a global target has been set to reduce the prevalence of hypertension by 33% between 2010 and 2030. Despite efforts to address this issue, hypertension remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, with the burden increasing in developing countries.
In sub-Saharan Africa, the pooled prevalence of hypertension is a staggering 30.0%, with Nigeria experiencing a particularly high rate of 39.2%. These statistics underscore the urgent need for increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertension to prevent its devastating consequences on global health.
Dr Wey George Danlami Consultant Family Physician. M:B,B:S and Cert Derm (Bangkok,Thai), MDRM, FMCFM.
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