Figures are from UnitedHealth Group internal data based on a comparison of current medical and pharmacy plan data of Health Action Council plan sponsors from April 2023 through March 2024, paid through June 2024.
Citation formats
Hypertension among Gen Z in the U.S. as of 2024, by obesity status
Using data from UnitedHealth Group and the Health Action Council, the rate of hypertension among Gen Z who were not obese was estimated to be one percent. However, it was estimated that around five percent of Gen Z who were obese have hypertension.Â
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
UnitedHealth Group (United Healthcare), & Health Action Council. (January 27, 2025). Percentage of Gen Z in the United States who had hypertension as of 2024, by obesity status [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1613517/gen-z-hypertension-rates-by-obesity-status/
UnitedHealth Group (United Healthcare), und Health Action Council. "Percentage of Gen Z in the United States who had hypertension as of 2024, by obesity status." Chart. January 27, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1613517/gen-z-hypertension-rates-by-obesity-status/
UnitedHealth Group (United Healthcare), Health Action Council. (2025). Percentage of Gen Z in the United States who had hypertension as of 2024, by obesity status. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1613517/gen-z-hypertension-rates-by-obesity-status/
UnitedHealth Group (United Healthcare), and Health Action Council. "Percentage of Gen Z in The United States Who Had Hypertension as of 2024, by Obesity Status." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 27 Jan 2025, /statistics/1613517/gen-z-hypertension-rates-by-obesity-status/
UnitedHealth Group (United Healthcare) & Health Action Council, Percentage of Gen Z in the United States who had hypertension as of 2024, by obesity status ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1613517/gen-z-hypertension-rates-by-obesity-status/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Percentage of Gen Z in the United States who had hypertension as of 2024, by obesity status [Graph], UnitedHealth Group (United Healthcare), & Health Action Council, January 27, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1613517/gen-z-hypertension-rates-by-obesity-status/
