- Hypertension
Hypertension in Rural America
Rural patients face more barriers and have higher rates of hypertension. In fact, the unadjusted prevalence of hypertension is 40% in the most rural areas, compared to 29.4% in the most urban areas.
Rural patients face more barriers and have higher rates of hypertension. In fact, the unadjusted prevalence of hypertension is 40% in the most rural areas, compared to 29.4% in the most urban areas.