title: Hypertension awareness, treatment, and control--continued disparities in adults: United States, 2005-2006.
abstract: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. In 2005-2006, 29% of all U.S. adults 18 years and older were hypertensive (systolic BP =/> 140 mmHg or diastolic BP =/> 90 mmHg or taking medications for hypertension). The prevalence of hypertension was nearly equal between men and women. In 2005-2006, an additional 28% of U.S. adults had prehypertension (systolic BP 120-139 mm Hg or diastolic BP 80-89 mm Hg, and not pharmacologically treated for high BP). In 2005-2006, 7% of the total U.S. adult population had a systolic BP =/> 140 mmHg or diastolic BP =/> 90 mmHg, but had never been told by a health care provider that they had high BP. Among hypertensive adults, 78% were aware of their condition. Overall, 68% of adults with hypertension were using anti-hypertensive medication. Over 64% of adults who were taking antihypertensive medication achieved BP less than 140/90 mm Hg.
authors.affiliation: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782, USA.
authors.forename: Yechiam
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ostchega
authors.forename: Sung S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.forename: Jeffery
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: Tatiana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Louis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents