Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Left unmanaged, it can lead to serious health complications like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
In 2019, an estimated 26% of people with hypertension worldwide had uncontrolled hypertension. This includes individuals who are undiagnosed, non-medicated, or medicated but not controlled. Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide.