WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The number of people in the world with elevated blood pressure has increased substantially in the past 25 years, putting billions at an increased risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, a new study said Tuesday.
Researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation of the University of Washington analyzed 844 studies from 154 countries that included 8.69 million participants to examine the health burden associated with systolic blood pressure (SBP), the pressure when the heart beats while pumping blood.
According to the study published in the U.S. journal JAMA, systolic blood pressure of at least 110 mm Hg has been related to multiple cardiovascular and kidney outcomes, including ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and chronic kidney disease.
It found that the rate of SBP of at least 110 to 115 mm Hg increased from 73,119 for every 100,000 people in 1990 to 81,373 per 100,000 in 2015 and that SBP of 140 mm Hg or higher, a condition known as hypertension, increased from 17,307 people in 1990 to 20,526 per 100,000 persons.
Overall, an estimated 3.5 billion individuals had an SBP level of at least 110 to 115 mm Hg and 874 million individuals had hypertension in 2015.
Meanwhile, elevated SBP was associated with more than 10 million deaths in 2015, a 1.4-fold increase since 1990, making it the leading global contributor to preventable death.
The largest numbers of those deaths were due to ischemic heart disease (4.9 million), hemorrhagic stroke (2.0 million) and ischemic stroke (1.5 million), the study said.
"These estimates are concerning," the researchers wrote, adding that "the global obesity epidemic may further increase SBP in some populations."
The study also found China, India, Russia, Indonesia, and the United State accounted for more than half of the lost life-years due to elevated SBP.
"Both the projected number and prevalence rate of SBP of at least 110 to 115 mm Hg are likely to continue to increase globally," the study said. "These findings support increased efforts to control the burden of SBP of at least 110 to 115 mm Hg to reduce disease burden."
体坛英语资讯:World Cup champion Hu Yadan wins womens 10m platform in China Star Diving Series
体坛英语资讯:Murray fires coach Maclagan
体坛英语资讯:Lionel Messi Arrives in Beijing with Barcelona
体坛英语资讯:French Open winner Schiavone eliminated at WTA Istanbul
体坛英语资讯:Russian Pavlyuchenkova wins WTA Istanbul Cup
体坛英语资讯:Aguero commits future to Atletico Madrid
体坛英语资讯:Greece win open water team gold at European Swimming Championship
体坛英语资讯:Russian Olympic champion Kaniskina walks to gold in Barcelona
体坛英语资讯:Injury forces Venus out of Cincinnati Open
体坛英语资讯:Kenyas hopes in sprints pay off in 400m
体坛英语资讯:Barcelona places faith in youth team
体坛英语资讯:Palmeiras announce Valdivias return
体坛英语资讯:Roddick into third round of ATP Washington Classic
体坛英语资讯:Kenyan fans cheer Cheruiyot to Africas 5000m victory
体坛英语资讯:Brazilian volleyball team to play four-team tournament in Poland
体坛英语资讯:Maradona dropped as Argentina coach
体坛英语资讯:Germany wins U-20 World Cup womens title
体坛英语资讯:Querrey beats Murray to retain LA Open title
体坛英语资讯:Maradona to analyze continuity at Argentinas charge
体坛英语资讯:Lula da Silva backs new Brazil coach
体坛英语资讯:Zvonareva reaches second round of WTA San Diego Open
体坛英语资讯:Australian Adam Scott shares second place at Bridgestone
体坛英语资讯:Bubba Watson shines in Ohio as Tiger Woods flounders
体坛英语资讯:Fabregas will stay at Arsenal, says Wenger
体坛英语资讯:Palmeiras remains interested in Ronaldinho Gaucho
体坛英语资讯:NBA star Marbury commits to Chinese club
体坛英语资讯:Mourinho accepts difficulty of beating Barcelona to title
体坛英语资讯:South Africas four soccer teams ready for Charity Cup battle
体坛英语资讯:I will be focused on playing for Arsenal: Fabregas
体坛英语资讯:African athletics body says Kenya will host major event in 2011
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |