Indicator Definition:
Prevalence of hypertension, male, is the percentage of male adults ages 30-79 with hypertension (defined as having systolic blood pressure =140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure =90 mmHg, or taking medication for hypertension). The data is age-standardized.
The indicator "Prevalence of hypertension, male (% of male adults ages 30-79)" stands at 22.50 as of 12/31/2019, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1991, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.8811 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is -0.8811.
The 3 year change in percent is -3.43.
The 5 year change in percent is -5.46.
The 10 year change in percent is -10.71.
| Measure | Realization |
| Indicator Name: | Prevalence of hypertension, male (% of male adults ages 30 79) |
| Indicator Source: | World Health Organization's Global Health Observatory Data Repository | macro-rankings.com |
| Indicator Description: | Prevalence of hypertension, male, is the percentage of male adults ages 30-79 with hypertension (defined as having systolic blood pressure =140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure =90 mmHg, or taking medication for hypertension). The data is age-standardized. |
| Observations Date: | 12/31/1990 |