Hypertension among older adults in low- and middle-income countries: prevalence, awareness and control.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study uses data from the World Health Organization's Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE) to examine patterns of hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment and control for people aged 50 years and over in China, Ghana, India, Mexico, the Russian Federation and South Africa.

Methods

The SAGE sample comprises of 35 125 people aged 50 years and older, selected randomly. Hypertension was defined as ≥140 mmHg (systolic blood pressure) or ≥90 mmHg (diastolic blood pressure) or by currently taking antihypertensives. Control of hypertension was defined as blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg on treatment. A person was defined as aware if he/she was hypertensive and self-reported the condition.

Results

Prevalence rates in all countries are broadly comp

SUBMITTER: Lloyd-Sherlock P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3937973 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature