Health Disparities

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Title: Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Use by County and Rural-Urban Classification
Date: May 8, 2020
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6918a1.htm?s_cid=mm6918a1_w
Brief Description: According to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the prevalence of hypertension increases with age and is higher among men and/or non-Hispanic blacks. Overall, the prevalence of hypertension has been consistently higher in the Southeastern region of the United States.
Future Implications: The CDC is working with states to improve hypertension treatment and control through team-based care interventions that include the increased use of telemedicine.
Overall Impact: This trend confirms the baseline scenario where long-term medical conditions such as high blood pressure are more common in non-Hispanic blacks, especially those living in rural or urban areas. If the increased use of telemedicine can lead to the improvement of hypertension treatment, it can lead to the reduction of health disparities when it comes to the prevalence of hypertension in the United States.
Timeliness (0-5): 2
Scope (0-5): 3
Impact (0-5): 3
Likelihood (0-5): 3
Urgency (0-5): 4