Category: Blood Pressure
Hypertension Prevalence and Control Among Adults: United States, 2015-2016
Questions for Cheryl Fryar, M.S.P.H., Health Statistician and Lead Author on “Hypertension Prevalence and Control Among Adults: United States, 2015-2016” Q: What made you decide to conduct this study on hypertension prevalence and control? CF: The primary motivation for conducting this study was to offer the public updated data on U.S. adults who have high Read More >
Posted on byUtilization of Clinical Preventive Services for Cancer and Heart Disease Among Insured Adults: United States, 2015
Questions for Anjel Vahratian, Supervisory Statistician (Health) and Lead Author on “Utilization of Clinical Preventive Services for Cancer and Heart Disease Among Insured Adults: United States, 2015” Q: Why did you decide to look at clinical preventive services for cancer and heart disease among insured adults? AV: Heart disease and cancer are the top two Read More >
Posted on byHypertension Prevalence and Control Among Adults: United States, 2011–2014
Hypertension is a public health challenge in the United States because it directly increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. An NCHS report presents updated estimates for the prevalence and control of hypertension in the United States for 2011–2014. Key Findings: Prevalence of hypertension among adults was 29.0% in 2011–2014 and increased with age: 18–39, 7.3%; Read More >
Posted on byA brief look at heart disease
As a farewell to “American Heart Month,” here’s a brief synopsis of why the heart and its health affects so many of us: Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death, responsible for 629,191 deaths in 2006 (National Vital Statistics System, 2006). Heart disease is the nation’s leading diagnosis for hospitalization, at 4.2 million Read More >
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