2020
DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2020.92689
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A global perspective on the costs of hypertension: a systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Hypertension, particularly untreated, leads to serious complications and contributes to high costs incurred by the whole society. The aim of the review was to carry out a social and economic comparison of various categories of hypertension costs from different countries. Material and methods: The study was a systematic review. PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar databases were searched. Hypertension costs were analyzed in 8 cost categories. An attempt was made to determine whether selecte… Show more

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“…Underlying this epidemic is the rapidly aging population and indiscriminate eating habits [ 4 ]. Accordingly, the worldwide socio-economic burden of hypertension was estimated at 81 billion dollars, including medical expenses and economic losses caused by productivity decline [ 5 ]. More importantly, the rising prevalence of hypertension increases mortality from conditions such as cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney failure, and dementia.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Underlying this epidemic is the rapidly aging population and indiscriminate eating habits [ 4 ]. Accordingly, the worldwide socio-economic burden of hypertension was estimated at 81 billion dollars, including medical expenses and economic losses caused by productivity decline [ 5 ]. More importantly, the rising prevalence of hypertension increases mortality from conditions such as cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney failure, and dementia.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hypertension has been the most common condition in developed countries, and its costs and social burden are increasing rapidly [ 38 , 39 ]. The etiology of hypertension is complicated.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The concomitant presence of hypertension and renal ischemia constitutes high cardiovascular risk [7,8]. ARAS is also part of a significant financial burden on any healthcare system [9]. Significant ARAS is recognized when there is the narrowing over 60 % of the arterial lumen [10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%