Source(s)

Rosamond W, Flegal K, Furie K, Go A, Greenlund K, Haase N, et al.; American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. 'Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics--2008 Update' Circulation 117(4) 2008: pgs e25-e146.

Calculation(s) by Book of Odds Based On

Population Estimates Program [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php

Definitions

Hypertension is defined as systolic BP greater than or equal to 140mmHg or diastolic BP greater than or euqal to 90 mmHg, taking antihypertensive medication, or being told twice by a physician or other professional that one had hypertension. The NHLBI computed the numbers and rates on the basis of NHANES 1999-2004 (NCHS) data to the US population in 2005 gives and estimated prevalence of 64.4 million. That is 30% of the population greater than or equal to 20 years of age compared with 34% according to the mroe compelte definition--a difference of 9 million persons.

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Odds more likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 3.42, are rounded to three significant digits. Odds less likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 420.4, are rounded to four significant digits. Trailing zeros after the decimal point are dropped for readability, even though they may still be significant.

Odds you'll see: 1 in 4.26; 14.5; 143; 5,230; 433,200

Odds you won't see: 1 in 2.412; 63.042; 425,242c