- PUERTO RICO -
Evolución de la tasa de hipertensión en Puerto Rico,
 por género (1997 - 2003)
Evolution of the rate of hypertension in Puerto Rico, by gender (1997-2003)
Fuente (Source):Prevalence Data, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System,
                             Center for Disease Control and Prevention,
                             Department of Health and Human Resources
Adults who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure
Adultos a quienes se les ha diagnosticado presión alta en la sangre
Year Total of population Men Women
Total de
Año la población Hombres Mujeres
2003 27.3% 25.5% 29.0%
2001 26.4% 23.3% 29.3%
1999 26.2% 25.2% 27.1%
1997 20.9% 19.2% 22.3%
Tabla preparada por (Table prepared by) www.tendenciaspr.com