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Malawi Hypertension Burden (2017)

• 16.1% of Malawi's adult population (1.34 million people) had hypertension.
• Only 11.3% of those with hypertension had their condition controlled.
• Awareness, treatment initiation, and control rates varied significantly by age and sex.

Hypertension Cascade (2017)

• 350,000 adults were aware of (diagnosed with) hypertension.
• 220,000 were under treatment.
• 90,000 were controlled.

Key Issues & Recommendations

• High Burden & Low Control: A significant proportion of adults have hypertension, but control rates remain low.
• Awareness & Treatment Gaps: Many diagnosed cases are not receiving treatment or achieving control. Targeting younger to middle-aged adults is crucial for awareness.
• Sex and Age Disparities: High control rates observed in older females compared to younger women; males showed lower overall prevalence but specific groups (e.g., older men) had challenges.
• National Response: No specific national targets for salt reduction. Essential hypertension medicines, while "generally available" in some public health facilities, require strengthening.
• Call to Action: Implementation of WHO's HEARTS technical package is urged to address risk factors, improve diagnosis/treatment protocols, enhance access to medicines, track control rates, and reduce the increasing trend of uncontrolled hypertension, particularly among working-age adults.