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Morocco Hypertension Fact Sheet Summary

Burden of Hypertension (2017)

• Total population: 35.58 million.
• Hypertension prevalence among adults: 27.5% (6.6 million cases).
• Of these, 9.7% (approximately 0.6 million) have uncontrolled hypertension.

Key Statistics (2017 Data)

• Awareness: 61.9% of those with hypertension are aware (diagnosed).
• Treatment: 24.2% are under treatment.
• Control: 9.7% are controlled.

National Systems Response (2019)

• Policies to reduce salt/sodium consumption are available.
• Essential hypertension medicines are accessible in primary health care facilities.
• National targets for 2029 include a 10% reduction in hypertension prevalence among adults aged 20+ and a 10% reduction in average population salt/sodium intake.

WHO Recommendations for Prevention and Control

• Address modifiable risk factors such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco and alcohol use, and obesity.
• Use technical packages like HEARTS to improve identification, treatment, and blood pressure control.
• Monitor control rates and population prevalence.

Trends and Age-Sex Variation

• Uncontrolled hypertension prevalence among adults aged 18+ decreased over time from 2000 to 2025.
• Age-specific data shows higher rates in older adults, with slight variations by sex.