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Trends in the prevalence of hypertension in the population aged ≥30 years (Source: KNHANES)a
| Category | 1998 | 2001 | 2005 | 2007–09 | 2010–12 | 2013–15 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29.8% | 28.5% | 28.0% | 25.9% | 28.0% | 26.8% | 29.1% |
| Men | 32.4% | 33.2% | 31.5% | 28.8% | 31.4% | 31.6% | 35.0% |
| Women | 26.8% | 25.3% | 23.8% | 22.7% | 24.2% | 22.0% | 22.9% |
aAge-standardized values were calculated using the age structures of the 2005 Korean population
