Abstract MP33: Hypertension Control In The U.s. 2009 To 2018: Rapidly Reversing Years Of Progress

Background: Prior reports show that blood pressure (BP, mmHg) control to Methods: BP control was assessed in adults ≥18 years in NHANES 2009-2018 (age-adjusted to 2010). BP control and its determinants were assessed by age group 18-39, 40-59, and ≥60 years in NHANES 2009-2012 and 2015-2018 (before/after 2014). Terms: Hypertension, BP ≥140 &/or ≥90 or self-reported current BP medication use (Treated); Aware, ‘Yes” to, “Have you been told you have hypertension?”; Treatment efficiency, proportion of treated adults controlled ([Cont]rolled/Treated); BP control, Results: For all adults, BP control peaked in 2013-2014 at 54.5%, declining to 48.0% in 2015-2016 and 43.4% in 2017-2018 (11.1% fall, p Conclusion: Despite the 2017 BP goal