Furthermore, expanding the coverage of treatment and enhancing its community-level impact can significantly alleviate the health burden associated with HSBP19,23. In addition, reducing tobacco use, another substantial risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, is crucial for improving hypertension control and preventing cardiovascular diseases33,34. Future research is required to comprehensively assess the impact of cardiovascular diseases and their related risk factors. Thirdly, the analysis was based on data from 1990 to 2019, although more recent data may provide additional insights into the changing HSBP burden in MENA. Fourthly, the GBD project only reported the burden of diseases attributable to HSBP, so we did not have the data to evaluate the burden of diseases attributable to high diastolic blood pressure.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 13, 2024 08:02 UTC