The level of arterial hypertension in the country is 32.3%, which is lower than in 2013 when this figure reached 42.9%. The decrease is associated with a reduction in several behavioral risk factors, such as smoking and alcohol consumption.
For people aged 40-69 years, the prevalence of hypertension reaches 51.9%, while among youth aged 18-39 years, this figure is 18.8%.
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for mortality from cardiovascular diseases. Despite a slight improvement in blood pressure control (from 2.6% in 2013 to 7.9% in 2023), most patients are either unaware of their condition, do not receive the necessary treatment, or the treatment proves ineffective.
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