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Hypertension Burden in Belarus (2016)

• Approximately 44.3% of the adult population (3.0 million people) had hypertension, out of a total population of 9.4 million.
• Key hypertension control indicators were low: awareness (46.9% of affected individuals, or about 17.2% of adults), treatment (14.3% of affected, or 5.5% of adults), and control (<1%, or very few).
• Age and sex variations were observed, with higher prevalence in females and certain age groups, and decreasing trends in uncontrolled hypertension prevalence from 2000 to 2025.

National Policies and Systems (2019)

• A target to reduce daily salt consumption to 5 grams by 2020 was set, but there was no specific national target for hypertension control.
• Essential hypertension-related medicines were available in public primary healthcare facilities.

WHO Recommendations for Prevention and Control

• Address modifiable risk factors, including unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and tobacco/alcohol use.
• Improve hypertension identification, treatment, and care using evidence-based protocols.
• Enhance treatment intensification for uncontrolled cases and ensure access to essential medicines.
• Track control rates and prevalence aligned with global initiatives like WHO HEARTS.

Definitions

• Aware: Diagnosed hypertension.
• Under Treatment: Diagnosed, treated with prescribed medication.
• Controlled: Blood pressure below threshold, and previously treated; control rates were very low.

Data sources include WHO STEPwise surveys (2016) and national capacity assessments (2019).