高血压病患病率往往与工业化程度相关,同时也有一定地区和种族差异。欧美国家患病率较高,而开发较晚的山区、岛屿的人群患病率较低。我国于1979～1980年进行了全国高血压抽样普查,患病率为7.73％(包括确诊和临界高血压在内)。据1959年11个省市自治区调查,患病率为2.24～7.44％,1969～1973年间13个省、市自治区 The prevalence of hypertension is often related to the degree of industrialization, but there are also certain geographical and racial differences. The prevalence rates are higher in Europe and the United States, while the prevalence of the population in the mountainous and island areas that are developed later is lower. China conducted a national census of hypertension from 1979 to 1980, with a prevalence of 7.73% (including confirmed and borderline hypertension). According to the survey of 11 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in 1959, the prevalence was 2.24-7.44%. From 1969 to 1973, 13 provinces and municipalities