2021-06-28-世界卫生组织-Hypertension_Tuvalu_2020_country_profile_2页_374kb

In Tuvalu, hypertension is a significant public health issue among the adult population. Burden data from 2002 and 2015 indicate a prevalence of about 42% in adults, with estimates showing a high number affected. However, the levels of awareness, treatment, and control are low—around 19% aware, 11.6% under treatment, and only 2.9% controlled for certain age groups. National systems reported efforts to reduce hypertension prevalence by 10% by 2021 and utilized essential medicines, while WHO recommendations focus on addressing risk factors, improving identification and treatment, and tracking control rates using technical packages like HEARTS. Trends from data show a decrease in the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension over time from 2000 to 2025.