- Estimates – 7.5 million deaths annually.
- 12.8% of the total deaths globally.
- 80% affected not treated adequately.
- Affects 1 in every 3 adults globally.
- Hypertension – (blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher)
- Taking medicine – doubled.
- 1990 – 650 million | 2019 (1.3 billion)
- Half of the estimated people with hypertension might not be aware of it.
- Affected 3/4th adults – in poor/middle income countries.
- 46 million deaths estimated – between 2023 and 2050.
- WHO – better treatment coverage can stop it.
(WHO Data)