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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Percent of Adults with Diagnosed Hypertension
State: Kansas
Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults who have been told they have high blood pressure (140/90 mm Hg or higher).
NOTE: Estimates are not available for the counties with an insufficient sample.
Why is this important?
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause health problems if it stays high for a long time. Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. High blood pressure is the number one modifiable risk factor for stroke. Having hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension defined as a systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure ≥ 80 mm Hg or are taking medication for hypertension. Only about 1 in 4 adults (24%) with hypertension have their condition under control.
State: Kansas
34.3%
Source:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Last update: April 2024
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Last update: April 2024
Compared to
Technical note: NOTE: Estimates are not available for the counties with an insufficient sample.
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Data Source
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Maintained By: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Filed under: Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Health Status, Adults