Abstract

BP-related disease has a major impact on healthcare spending. An estimated 10% of healthcare spending is directly related to increased BP and its complications. The costs are estimated to be just under 25% of healthcare spending in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Behavioral factors play a major role in increasing BP. Unhealthy diet is estimated to be related to about half of hypertension cases. About 30% of cases are related to increased salt consumption, and about 20% are related to low dietary potassium (low fruit and vegetables). Physical inactivity is related to about 20% of hypertension. Obesity is related to about 30% of hypertension. Excess alcohol consumption also causes hypertension. Being tobacco free is especially important for people with hypertension.

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