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Hypertension in developing countries.

A Nissinen1, S Böthig, H Granroth

  • 1World Health Organization, Geneva.

World Health Statistics Quarterly. Rapport Trimestriel De Statistiques Sanitaires Mondiales
|January 1, 1988
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Hypertension prevalence varies widely in developing nations, from 1% to over 30%. While mortality from hypertension is decreasing, the high number of affected individuals and treatment costs pose significant challenges for developing countries.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Hypertension prevalence varies significantly across developing countries, with rates ranging from 1% in some African nations to over 30% in Brazil.
  • Mortality statistics for individuals aged 35-74 from 16 countries indicate a general downward trend in deaths related to hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases.
  • Despite varying prevalence, the absolute number of individuals with hypertension in developing regions is substantial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the prevalence and mortality trends of hypertension in developing countries.
  • To assess the economic feasibility of antihypertensive drug treatment in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • Population surveys conducted since the 1970s across 15 developing countries and 23 population groups.

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  • Trend analysis of mortality statistics for individuals aged 35-74 from 16 countries.
  • Cost assessment of potential antihypertensive drug treatment regimens.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypertension prevalence shows a wide spectrum, from 1% in some African populations to over 30% in Brazil.
    • A decreasing trend in hypertension and cerebrovascular disease mortality was observed in most studied countries.
    • The high burden of hypertension in developing countries, coupled with the unaffordable cost of treatment comparable to developed nations, presents a significant public health challenge.

    Conclusions:

    • Developing countries face a dual challenge of managing a large hypertensive population and affording effective treatment.
    • Public health strategies must consider cost-effective interventions for hypertension control in resource-limited settings.
    • Further research into affordable and sustainable hypertension management is crucial for global health equity.