Australia’s struggle with hypertension control is a pressing issue that demands urgent attention. While the country has a high prevalence of hypertension, with 39% of adults affected in 2022, the control rates remain alarmingly low at just 40%. This is a stark contrast to countries like Canada, where 70% of people with hypertension have their blood pressure under control. The National Hypertension Taskforce, established in 2022, has set an ambitious target of 70% control by 2030, but the current situation is far from ideal. The taskforce estimates that only around 2.2 million Australians have effectively controlled hypertension, while a (Read more…)
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