Figure 1, Prevalence, Control Status, and Treatment of Hypertension Among U.S. Adults, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013–2016 - The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); Office of the Surgeon General (US). The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension [Internet]. Washington (DC): US Department of Health and Human Services; 2020.

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A diagram illustrating statistics for hypertension among adults in the United States. The diagram begins with 100 generic human figures, 45 of which are highlighted. These are labeled, “U.S. adults with hypertension: 45% (108 million). Refer to footnote A. The rest of the diagram consists of three circle graphs. The first reads, “About 4 in 5 recommended lifestyle changes and prescription medication (87 million).” Refer to footnote B. The second reads, “About 1 in 3 untreated (30 million).” Refer to footnote B. The third reads, “About 3 in 4 uncontrolled. (61 million).” Refer to footnote B.

Figure 1Prevalence, Control Status, and Treatment of Hypertension Among U.S. Adults, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013–2016

^a Based on the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association’s 2017 Hypertension Clinical Practice guideline for adults aged 18 years or older who have blood pressure ≥130/80 mmHg or who are currently using prescription medication to lower their blood pressure.

^b Among those recommended to take prescription medication and make lifestyle changes.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hypertension Cascade: Hypertension Prevalence, Treatment and Control Estimates Among US Adults Aged 18 Years and Older Applying the Criteria From the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association’s 2017 Hypertension Guideline—NHANES 2013–2016. Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services; 2019.

From: Section 1, Evidence and the Need for Action

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