Indicator Definition:
Treatment for hypertension is the percentage of adults ages 30-79 with hypertension who were taking medicine for hypertension. Hypertension is defined as having systolic blood pressure =140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure =90 mmHg, or taking medication for hypertension.
The indicator "Treatment for hypertension, female (% of female adults ages 30-79 with hypertension)" stands at 41.60 as of 12/31/2019, the highest value at least since 12/31/1991, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.7264 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is 0.7264.
The 3 year change in percent is 2.46.
The 5 year change in percent is 4.52.
The 10 year change in percent is 12.43.
| Measure | Realization |
| Indicator Name: | Treatment for hypertension, female (% of female adults ages 30 79 with hypertension) |
| Indicator Source: | World Health Organization's Global Health Observatory Data Repository | macro-rankings.com |
| Indicator Description: | Treatment for hypertension is the percentage of adults ages 30-79 with hypertension who were taking medicine for hypertension. Hypertension is defined as having systolic blood pressure =140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure =90 mmHg, or taking medication for hypertension. |
| Observations Date: | 12/31/1990 |