Trends in hypertension prevalence among adults aged ≥40 years in Agincourt, South Africa (2014 - 2022)

The study found that the prevalence of hypertension in Agincourt decreased from 58 to 30% between waves 1 and 3. High BMI, high alcohol use frequency and no formal education were key predators of hypertension. The study highlights the need for targeted public health interventions, including regular hypertension screening, lifestyle modification and better management of associated factors. These efforts will be crucial in reducing hypertension-related morbidity and mortality in rural SA.