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Brunei Darussalam Hypertension Fact Sheet Summary

Burden of Hypertension in 2015

• Adult hypertension prevalence was 27.6% (approximately 78,300 people out of an estimated adult population of around 283,692, based on total population of 414,914) in Brunei Darussalam.
• Key indicators: Awareness was around 51.5% (40,300 of 78,300), treatment was about 27.3% (21,300 of 78,300), and control rates were not fully specified but were improving.

National Systems and Targets

• In 2019, policies exist for reducing salt consumption and hypertension-related medicines (essential drugs such as Thiazide Diuretics and others are available through the public health system).
• National target for 2023 is to reduce raised blood pressure prevalence from 28.0% to 21.0%.

WHO Recommendations

• Focus on reducing modifiable risk factors like high salt intake, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diets.
• Strategies include improving hypertension identification, treatment, and access to essential medicines, with reference to WHO's Global HEARTS Initiative and technical packages.

Trends and Additional Notes

• Uncontrolled hypertension prevalence decreased over time, showing positive trends in management.
• Data sources include the 2015 Brunei STEPS survey and national capacity assessments; definitions emphasize clinical and self-reported diagnosis with treatment for hypertension control.

Data Context

• Incidence varies by age and sex, with higher rates in males for most indicators; females showed increasing trends in certain age groups.
• No specific target for salt consumption was mentioned, but control efforts are ongoing.