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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular epidemiology
  • Public health surveillance
  • Hypertension management

Background:

  • The Korea Hypertension Fact Sheet 2018 provides an overview of hypertension prevalence, management, and trends in Korea.
  • Hypertension remains a significant public health concern in the Korean population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the magnitude and management status of hypertension in Korea.
  • To identify trends in hypertension prevalence and treatment over time.
  • To inform public health strategies for better hypertension control.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1998-2016).
  • Utilized Korea National Health Insurance Big Data (2002-2016).
  • Examined trends in blood pressure, diagnosis, medication use, and treatment rates.

Main Results:

  • Adults (30+) had an average blood pressure of 118/77 mmHg in 2016, with minimal change over a decade.
  • Hypertension diagnoses increased significantly, reaching 8.9 million in 2016.
  • Treatment and control rates plateaued after 2007, with over half of young hypertensive adults unaware of their condition.

Conclusions:

  • Hypertension management in Korea has improved significantly over two decades.
  • Subgroup-specific interventions are crucial for further progress.
  • Special attention is needed for elderly hypertensive patients and those with comorbidities.