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Evaluation and Diagnosis
Table 5. Prevalence of Hypertension* Among U.S. Adults
Aged 18 to 80 Years, 2017 to 2020
Prevalence
Demographic group Men Women
Overall 49.5% (59.0 million) 43.9% (56.3 million)
Age groups, years
18–29 20.3% 9.0%
30–44 39.6% 23.7%
45–59 57.4% 52.5%
60–74 70.7% 71.4%
75–80 83.7% 84.8%
Racial and ethnic groups (age-adjusted)
NH White 47.0% 39.0%
NH Black 56.8% 56.7%
NH Asian 49.8% 39.1%
Hispanic 50.4% 36.3%
Other 50.7% 47.9%
* Hypertension defined as diagnosed hypertension, BP ≥130/80 mm Hg, or receiving
antihypertensive therapy.
NH, non-Hispanic.
Derived from NHANES.
