Adult raised blood pressure (%)
Level State6 years
Definition
Proportion of adults aged 18 years and older with self-reported, medically diagnosed raised blood pressure.
Interpretation
Elevated blood pressure increases the risk of cardiovascular events.
Data source
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - IBGE Automated Data Retrieval System - data from the National Health Survey 2013 and 2019 (SIDRA - table 4418): https://sidra.ibge.gov.br/tabela/4418 (accessed on 01/22/2026)
| Level | Periodicity |
|---|---|
| State | 6 years |