Medically Reviewed
Dr. Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Preventive Medicine & Public Health Specialist
Last Reviewed: September 24, 2025
High blood pressure affects 1.4 billion people globally in 2024, but only about 20% have it controlled through medication or lifestyle changes, placing over a billion at risk of heart attacks, strokes, and premature death. Managing hypertension effectively can prevent millions of deaths annually and significantly reduce healthcare costs, highlighting the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring, healthy habits, and adherence to treatment for long-term cardiovascular health.
References
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk. https://www.who.int/news/item/23-09-2025-uncontrolled-high-blood-pressure-puts-over-a-billion-people-at-risk Accessed December 3, 2025