Medical statistics for Hypertension: Complication statistics for Hypertension: The following are statistics from various sources about the complications of Hypertension:
- 16% of new cases of end-stage renal disease were due to hypertension in Australia 2002 (McDonald & Russ, 2003, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
- 91,636 under treatment for ESRD resulting from hypertension in the USA 2001 (United States Renal Data System 2003 Annual Data Report, 2003)
Risk factor statistics for Hypertension: The following are statistics from various sources about the risk factors for Hypertension:
- Physical inactivity increases the risk of hypertension by 30% (World Heart Federation Fact-Sheet, 2002)
Associated medical condition statistics for Hypertension: The following are statistics from various sources about associated diseases and Hypertension:
- 73% of diabetics have high blood pressure in the US (National Diabetes Statistics fact sheet, NIDDK, 2003)