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ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2025

The global burden of hypertension and its epidemiological impacts on adolescents and young adults: projections to 2050.

Chaofeng Niu, Peiyu Zhang, Lan Wei, Juwei Dong, Chenxi Xu, Qiwen Yang, Diyang Lyu, Nan Li, Meng Li, Lijing Zhang

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Chaofeng Niu *Department of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Peiyu Zhang *Department of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Lan Wei *Department of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Juwei DongDepartment of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Chenxi XuDepartment of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Qiwen YangDepartment of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Diyang LyuDepartment of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Nan LiDepartment of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Meng LiDepartment of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Lijing ZhangDepartment of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.

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Objective: To deeply analyze the epidemiological characteristics of the disease burden of hypertension and its related damages among adolescents and young adults aged 15-39 globally from 1990 to 2021, and predict the trends until 2050, providing key evidence for formulating global public health strategies. Methods: The research data were derived from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database. The epidemiological trends of hypertension were systematically analyzed based on dimensions such as country/region, age, gender, and Socio-demographic Index (SDI). The age-standardization method was used to eliminate the influence of age-structure differences. Multiple statistical methods, including creating global maps, regional comparative analysis, and Joinpoint regression analysis, were employed to explore the distribution and change trends of the disease burden. The Bayesian Age to Period to Cohort (BAPC) model was utilized to predict future trends. Results: From 1990 to 2021, the absolute numbers of hypertension-related deaths, Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), and Years Lived with Disability (YLDs) increased significantly globally. The age-standardized mortality rate and DALY rate decreased to some extent, while the YLDs rate increased slightly. There were significant differences in the hypertension burden across different regions, countries, SDI regions, genders, and age groups. Predictions indicate that by 2050, the age-standardized mortality rate and DALY rate will generally show a downward trend, while the age-standardized YLDs rate will continue to rise. Conclusion: The burden of hypertension among the global population aged 15-39 is severe and complex, affected by multiple factors. This study provides important reference directions for global public health efforts. In the future, it is necessary to strengthen international cooperation and develop targeted prevention and control strategies to reduce the burden of hypertension-related diseases among adolescents and young adults and promote the healthy development of youth worldwide.

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