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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Increase control of high blood pressure in adults — HDS‑05

This objective is a Leading Health Indicator (LHI). Learn about LHIs.

Status: Baseline only

  
Baseline only
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Most Recent Data:
16.1 percent (2017-20) *

Target:
18.9 percent 1  *

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
16.1 percent of adults aged 18 years and over with high blood pressure/hypertension had it under control in 2017-20 2 *

*  Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

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Increase the proportion of adults with hypertension whose blood pressure is under control

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Data Source:  National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Many adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Controlling or lowering blood pressure can help prevent chronic kidney disease, heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. Screening for high blood pressure and taking steps to lower it through lifestyle changes — and medication when appropriate — can help keep blood pressure under control.

Topics:  Heart Disease and Stroke, Health Care, Preventive Care

Workgroup: Heart Disease and Stroke Workgroup

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1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.