Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | Prevalence of hypertension |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 50.2% |
| High school diploma or some college | 50.3% |
| College degree or above | 38.5% |
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Release date
June 2021
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Region
United States
Survey time period
2017 to March 2020
Age group
18 years and older
Supplementary notes
Hypertension is defined based on an average of up to three systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements taken using an oscillometric protocol as a measured systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 130 mm Hg, a measured diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 80 mm Hg, or currently taking a medication to lower high blood pressure. Pregnant women aged 20–44 years were excluded from the analysis. Estimates were age adjusted by the direct method to the 2000 U.S. Census population using the age groups 20–39, 40–59, and 60 and over.
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