Abstract-Detection of hypertension and blood pressure control are critically important for reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. We analyzed the trends in the prevalence, awareness, treatment,

Diabetes and hypertension frequently occur together. There is substantial overlap between diabetes and hypertension in etiology and disease mechanisms. Obesity, inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance are thought to be the common pathways. Recent advances in the understanding of these pathways have provided new insights and perspectives. Physical activity plays an important protective role in the two diseases. Knowing the common causes and disease mechanisms allows a more effective and proactive approach in their prevention and treatment.

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Abstract-Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in women. We, therefore, analyzed gender-specific trends in the control of blood pressure and prevalence of 5 other cardiovascular risk factors (central obesity, elevated total cholesterol, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and smoking) among adults with diagnosed hypertension in the United States. We included 3475 participants aged Ն18 years with diagnosed hypertension in the National Health 4,5 there is a need to improve our understanding of the factors that influence blood pressure control in women with hypertension.Other than hypertension, cigarette smoking, hypercholesterolemia, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), and diabetes are also major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. 6,7 Hypertension clusters with obesity, dyslipidemia, and elevated glucose level. The presence of these metabolic risk factors correlates with uncontrolled blood pressure and augments the cardiovascular risk in hypertensive individuals. 8 Therefore, blood pressure control needs to be considered in conjunction with the control of other concomitant cardiovascular risk factors. We previously reported an improvement in blood pressure control rates among all adults with hypertension and among those with drug treatment in the United