Растущее бремя гипертонии в Иране: региональные различия, факторы риска и необходимость эффективного вмешательства

ABSTRACT

Dear Editor,

I am writing to highlight the alarming increase in the prevalence of hypertension in Iran over the past decade. Hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney failure, has emerged as a serious public health problem in the country. The number of complications due to hypertension is increasingly rising, with evident increases in mortality and morbidity rates. Current studies indicate that the prevalence of hypertension in Iran has continually risen over the years due to lifestyle, diet, urbanization, and population aging [1]. Data from national surveys for 2015–2025 reveal that hypertension affects over 30% of Iranian adults, with a marked regional variation between rural and urban settings [2]. This trend has been driven by increased consumption of processed foods, lack of physical activity, and elevated stress levels, all of which are contributors to the increasing incidence of non-communicable diseases.