Hypertension More Common in Older Women and Younger Men.

A recent study concluded that a third of Americans taking blood pressure medication do not have their blood pressure under control. Interestingly, women in their 70s and 80s were 29% and 64%, respectively, more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure than men. However, in the 20s, 30s, and 40s age groups, men were 59%, 70%, and 47%, respectively, more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure than women. Study author Dr. Aayush Visaria notes, “The main implications are that older women and younger men with high blood pressure may benefit from more frequent monitoring of their [blood pressure], to at least be able to detect increases in blood pressure.” American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, September 2021

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