Table 3 Hypertension Prevalence (%) among Persons 35–64 Years, in African- and European-Origin Populations *
From: An international comparative study of blood pressure in populations of European vs. African descent
| Â | Total (%) | Men (%) | Women (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
African-Origin Populations | Â | Â | Â |
Nigeria | 13.5 | 13.9 | 13.1 |
Jamaica | 28.6 | 23.4 | 31.8 |
US – Black | 44.0 | 43.1 | 44.8 |
European-Origin Populations | Â | Â | Â |
US – White | 26.8 | 29.7 | 23.9 |
Canada | 27.4 | 31.0 | 23.8 |
Italy | 41.5 | 48.0 | 35.1 |
Sweden | 38.4 | 44.8 | 32.0 |
England | 41.7 | 46.9 | 36.5 |
Spain | 46.8 | 49.0 | 44.6 |
Finland | 48.6 | 55.7 | 41.6 |
Germany | 55.3 | 60.2 | 50.4 |