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Increase control of high blood pressure in adults — HDS‑05 Data

This objective is a Leading Health Indicator (LHI). Learn about LHIs.

Status: Baseline only

  Baseline only

Most Recent Data:
16.1 percent (2017-20) *

Target:
18.9 percent  *

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
16.1 percent of adults aged 18 years and over with high blood pressure/hypertension had it under control in 2017-20  *

Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

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Adults with hypertension whose blood pressure is under control, 2017-20 * 
(percent)
Increase desired

Population 2017-20
Total
16.1
CI 14.2 / 18.1
SE 1.003