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Gambia Hypertension Fact Sheet Summary

Burden of Hypertension (2010)

• Population: 1,793,199 individuals aged 25-64 years.
• Adult hypertension prevalence: 26.6% (149.6 thousand people).
• Of diagnosed cases, only 15.0% are under treatment, and 2.3% are controlled, indicating low control rates.
• Key metrics:
  • Awareness (diagnosed): 75.5% of those with hypertension.
  • Treatment: 3.7% of hypertension cases.
  • Control: 2.4% of hypertension cases.

Age-Specific Trends (2010)

• Hypertension prevalence varies by age and sex:
  • Males: Highest prevalence at 55-64 years (31.9 per 1,000).
  • Females: Highest at 55-64 years (32.2 per 1,000).
  • Uncontrolled hypertension prevalence decreased over time from 2000-2010.

National System Response (2019)

• No specific national targets for hypertension salt consumption reduction or essential medicine availability.
• Some primary health facilities reported availability of essential hypertension medicines, but national response was limited.

WHO Recommendations for Prevention and Control

• Address modifiable risk factors, including unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco, and alcohol use.
• Improve hypertension identification, treatment, and control through evidence-based protocols and treatment intensification.
• Track blood pressure control rates and population prevalence.

Key Findings

• Hypertension is a significant public health burden, with limited progress in control.
• WHO technical packages (e.g., HEARTS) recommended for scaling interventions.