Table 1.
Prevalence of hypertension in adult populations of several European countries and globally
| Country | Prevalence of hypertension (year) | Reference number |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 37.5% (2007) | 11 |
| Czech Republic | 39.1% (2001) | 21 |
| England | men 33.1%, women 30.1% (2003) | 13 |
| Finland | men 52.1%, women 33.6% (2007) | 18 |
| France | men 37.7%, women 32.2% (1996) | 20 |
| Germany | 55.3% (1998) | 16 |
| Italy | 37.7% (1998) | 14 |
| Poland | 29.0% (2002) | 12 |
| Romania | 36.6% (2005) | 23 |
| Spain | 45.1% (1998) | 15 |
| Sweden | 38.4% (1996) | 17 |
| Global burden | 26.4% (2000), estimate for the year 2025: 29.2% | 5 |