10 Questions
Explain the organ damage related to hypertension as mentioned in the text.
The organ damage related to hypertension includes cerebrovascular disease (transient ischemic attacks, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, vascular dementia), hypertensive retinopathy, left ventricular dysfunction, coronary artery disease (myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, congestive heart failure), chronic kidney disease (hypertensive nephropathy, GFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m^2, albuminuria, ESRD/dialysis), and peripheral artery disease (intermittent claudication).
What is the prevalence of high blood pressure in different groups according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)?
High blood pressure is defined as blood pressure $\geq$140/90 mmHg or treatment.
What is the ratio of actual to expected mortality attributable to hypertension in men aged 50 to 69 years?
The ratio (%) of actual to expected mortality ranges from 68-82% to 98-102%.
What is the systolic blood pressure range for different mortality ratios in men aged 50 to 69 years?
The systolic blood pressure (mmHg) ranges for different mortality ratios are as follows: 158-167, 148-157, 138-147, 128-137, 98-127.
What is the definition of high blood pressure according to the Society of Actuaries?
High blood pressure is defined as blood pressure $\geq$140/90 mmHg or treatment.
What is the definition of high blood pressure according to the Society of Actuaries?
Systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg
What is the prevalence of high blood pressure in different groups according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)?
25% in adults aged 18 years and older
What is the systolic blood pressure range for a mortality ratio of 93-97% in men aged 50 to 69 years?
$148-157$ mmHg
What organ damage is related to hypertension according to the text?
Hypertensive retinopathy and left ventricular dysfunction
What is the mortality attributable to hypertension in men aged 50 to 69 years?
93-97%
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