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Hypertension in Solomon Islands: Fact Sheet Summary

Burden of Hypertension (2015)

• Adult hypertension prevalence is 20.2% (62,100 people), with age-specific variations in the population aged 18-69.
• Key indicators:
  • Awareness rate: 26.6%
  • Treatment rate: 11.0%
  • Control rate: Low (<4.6% or minimal numbers provided)
• Trends show an increase in uncontrolled hypertension prevalence over time.

National Systems Response (2019)

• Policies to reduce salt/sodium consumption and availability of essential hypertension medicines (e.g., thiazide diuretics, ACE inhibitors) are reported as available in primary health care facilities.
• National targets for reducing salt intake are assessed as feasible.

National and WHO Recommendations

• National targets include a 30% reduction in daily salt intake for adults by 2023.
• WHO recommendations emphasize addressing modifiable risk factors through technical packages such as HEARTS, focusing on improved hypertension identification, treatment access, and control monitoring.
• Global and national actions aim to reduce prevalence and improve control rates.

Other Insights

• Data shows low rates of hypertension awareness, treatment, and control, with significant gaps across age groups.
• Projections indicate a rising trend, highlighting the need for strengthened preventive and management strategies.