Hypertension Control, Family History & Genetics

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Hypertension Reporting Treatment* and Control† of Their Condition,§ by Race/Ethnicity — United States, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011–2012

Hypertension Control, Family History & Genetics

CDC quick stats: Three-quarters of adults w/ hypertension are taking medication; half of those w/ hypertension have it under control, Jan 4, 2013

CDC information:  About 1 in 3 U.S. adults—as estimated 68 million—have high blood pressure, which increases the risk for heart disease and stroke

CDC information:  Risk factors for high blood pressure include genetics and family history

Did you know? Since 2001, almost 4000 publications have reported on genetic factors in hypertension including 156 meta analyses and 90 genomewide association studies. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator