Table 3 Prevalence of hypertension in men
Age group (years) | 'Diastolic' HT (including optimally controlled HT | Borderline ISH (SBP:140–159 mmHg with DBP < 90 mm Hg) | ISH (SBP≥ 160 mm Hg DBP < 90 mm Hg) | Overall prevalence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20–29 | 11.2% (17) | 2.0% (3) | – | 13.2% (20/152) |
30–39 | 16.0% (27) | 1.2% (2) | – | 17.2% (29/169) |
40–49 | 23.4% (44) | 3.2% (6) | 1.6% (3) | 28.2% (53/188) |
50–59 | 24.3% (52) | 10.8% (23) | 1.9% (4) | 36.9% (79/214) |
60–69 | 16.0% (34) | 22.6% (48) | 5.2% (11) | 43.7% (93/213) |
70+ | 12.9% (21) | 26.4% (43) | 13.5% (22) | 52.8% (86/163) |
Total | 32.8% (360/1099) |