Examining the Hypertension Control Cascade in Adults With Uncontrolled Hypertension in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Uncontrolled hypertension is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the US.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of hypertension control cascade outcomes (hypertension awareness, treatment recommendations, and medication use) among individuals with uncontrolled hypertension to inform action across cascade levels.

Design, setting, and participants

This weighted cross-sectional study used January 2017 to March 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from noninstitutionalized adults aged 18 years or older in the US with uncontrolled hypertension. Data analysis occurred from January to February 2024.

Exposure

Calendar year of response to the NHANES survey.

Main outcomes and measures

Mean blood pressure

SUBMITTER: Richardson LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391330 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature