TY - JOUR
T1 - Prevalence of Hypertension, Prehypertension, and High-normal Blood Pressure in Peru
T2 - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
AU - Vera-Ponce, Víctor Juan
AU - Zuzunaga-Montoya, Fiorella E.
AU - Vásquez-Romero, Luisa Erika Milagros
AU - Loayza-Castro, Joan A.
AU - Sanchez-Tamay, Nataly Mayely
AU - Valladolid-Sandoval, Lupita Ana Maria
AU - Vigil-Ventura, Enrique
AU - De Carrillo, Carmen Inés Gutierrez
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 The Author(s). Published by Bentham Science.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) is a major cardiovascular risk factor, with increasing concern over preceding conditions, such as prehypertension and high-normal blood pressure (HNBP). In Peru, the data on these conditions is heterogeneous and requires updating. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HTN, prehypertension, and HNBP in Peru through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in scientific databases and government sources from 2000 to 2024. Studies with probabilistic sampling in the Peruvian population were included. Methodological quality was assessed, and a random-effects meta-analysis with subgroup analyses was performed. Results: A total of 16 studies were included. The pooled prevalence of HTN was 21.07% (95% CI: 18.04%-24.27%), prehypertension was 29.14% (95% CI: 24.98%-33.49%), and HNBP was 13.25% (95% CI: 4.78%-25.08%). Differences were observed by sex, publication period, and geographic scope. Heterogeneity among studies was significant (I2 > 97% for all outcomes). Conclusion: The combined burden of these conditions affects over 60% of the adult Peruvian population, posing a significant public health challenge. The high prevalence of Prehypertension and HNBP highlights the importance of primary prevention strategies. The observed variations suggest the need for tailored interventions for specific subgroups. This study provides an updated foundation for health policy planning and future research in Peru.
AB - Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) is a major cardiovascular risk factor, with increasing concern over preceding conditions, such as prehypertension and high-normal blood pressure (HNBP). In Peru, the data on these conditions is heterogeneous and requires updating. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HTN, prehypertension, and HNBP in Peru through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in scientific databases and government sources from 2000 to 2024. Studies with probabilistic sampling in the Peruvian population were included. Methodological quality was assessed, and a random-effects meta-analysis with subgroup analyses was performed. Results: A total of 16 studies were included. The pooled prevalence of HTN was 21.07% (95% CI: 18.04%-24.27%), prehypertension was 29.14% (95% CI: 24.98%-33.49%), and HNBP was 13.25% (95% CI: 4.78%-25.08%). Differences were observed by sex, publication period, and geographic scope. Heterogeneity among studies was significant (I2 > 97% for all outcomes). Conclusion: The combined burden of these conditions affects over 60% of the adult Peruvian population, posing a significant public health challenge. The high prevalence of Prehypertension and HNBP highlights the importance of primary prevention strategies. The observed variations suggest the need for tailored interventions for specific subgroups. This study provides an updated foundation for health policy planning and future research in Peru.
KW - Arterial pressure
KW - High-normal Blood Pressure (HNBP)
KW - Hypertension
KW - Hypertension (HTN)
KW - Peru
KW - Prehypertension
KW - Public health
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008682535
U2 - 10.2174/0118749445325588250128104438
DO - 10.2174/0118749445325588250128104438
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:105008682535
SN - 1874-9445
VL - 18
JO - Open Public Health Journal
JF - Open Public Health Journal
M1 - e18749445325588
ER -
