Hypertension prevalence in England 2003-2019

Hypertension, or high-blood pressure, is a condition in which increases a person's chances of suffering from more serious problems such as heart attacks or strokes. In 2019, 30 percent of men and 25 percent of women in England were living with hypertension.

Prevalence of adults who have hypertension in England from 2003 to 2019, by gender

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Release date

December 2020

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Region

United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

2003 to 2019

Number of respondents

4,074*

Age group

16 years and older

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

The source defines hypertension as : "was defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140mmHg or higher, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90mmHg or higher, and/or taking medicine to reduce blood pressure." * Weighted bases: n (men)= 1,930 ; n (women)= 1,977.
Weighted bases: n (2018)=3,907 ,n (2017)=4,253 , n (2016)=4,163 n (2015)= 4,415, n (2014)= 4,571, n (2013) = 5,130, n (2012) =4,375, n (2011) = 4,644; n (2010) = 4,339; n (2009) = 2,820; n (2008) = 8,858; n (2007) = 4,111; n (2006) = 8,667; n (2005) = 4,242; n (2003) = 9,122.

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