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Hypertension Summary for Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste's 2014 hypertension fact sheet indicates a high burden of hypertension, with 39.5% of the adult population (approximately 233,800 people) affected, based on a total population of 1,174,333. The number estimated with hypertension was 233,800, with 15,400 aware (diagnosed), 10,500 under treatment, and 4,400 controlled. This shows low awareness and control rates, contributing to uncontrolled hypertension trends.

National systems in 2019 showed limited progress, with policies to reduce salt consumption and hypertension-related medicines available but not fully scaled in primary healthcare. The national target by 2025 aims for a 25% reduction in hypertension prevalence among adults aged 18+, though no specific salt consumption target is set.

WHO recommendations emphasize addressing modifiable risk factors like unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and tobacco use through technical packages like MPOWER, ACTIVE, SHAKE, REPLACE, and HEARTS. This includes improving hypertension identification, treatment with evidence-based protocols, and increasing access to medicines, while tracking control rates.

Trends from 2000 to 2025 show an increase in uncontrolled hypertension prevalence. Age-specific data reveals higher rates in older adults, with females showing better treatment outcomes in some age groups. The hypertension cascade analysis highlights disparities: males have higher overall prevalence but lower control rates compared to females, particularly in younger age brackets.

Overall, hypertension control is suboptimal, requiring strengthened national policies, better risk factor management, and expanded healthcare services to meet regional and global targets.