Table 1.

Weighted and age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension by protocol and ratio (oscillometric protocol over auscultatory protocol) among adults 18 years of age and older participating in 2 different protocols to obtain BP values: United States 2017–2018

Notes: Hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure ≥130, diastolic blood pressure ≥80, or current use of antihypertensive medication. Age adjusted to the US Census 2000 population using age groups 18–39, 40–59, 60, and older with weights 0.420263, 0.357202, and 0.222535. Diabetes defined as self-report or an HbA1c ≥6.5%.

Abbreviation: BP, blood pressure.

Source: 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.