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Hypertension in Czech Adults Aged 25-64: Prevalence, Awareness, Control, and Risk Factors in 2019 - A Cross-Sectional
Arian Taniwall1, Michala Lustigová2,3, Jan Brož4
1Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia.
Summary
Hypertension affects 36.3% of Czech adults, with higher prevalence in men. While awareness is moderate, treatment and control remain suboptimal, necessitating targeted public health interventions for hypertension management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hypertension is a significant global health concern.
- Limited large-scale studies on hypertension exist in Central Europe.
- Understanding prevalence and risk factors is crucial for public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze hypertension prevalence and associated risk factors in Czech adults aged 25-64.
- To examine gender differences in hypertension awareness, treatment, and control.
- To provide evidence for informing public health strategies in Czechia.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional analysis of the 2019 European Health Examination Survey (EHES) data.
- Inclusion of 1,056 participants aged 25-64 with medical examinations.
- Definition of hypertension as SBP/DBP ≥140/90 mm Hg or current antihypertensive treatment.
Main Results:
- Overall hypertension prevalence was 36.3%, significantly higher in males (46.0%) than females (26.3%).
- Awareness was higher in females (72.0%) vs. males (60.9%).
- Treatment reached 47.6% of hypertensives, with higher rates in women (57.7%) vs. men (42.0%). Control rates were 10.4% (BP <130/80) and 49.4% (BP <140/90).
Conclusions:
- Hypertension is prevalent in Czech adults, with notable gender disparities.
- Despite moderate awareness, hypertension treatment and control are suboptimal.
- Targeted interventions are needed to improve hypertension management in Czechia.
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