3. In 2012, 29.1 million Americans,
or 9.3% of the population, had
diabetes
4. Undiagnosed: Of the 29.1 million
with diabetes, 8.1 million were
undiagnosed.
5. The percentage of Americans age
65 and older with diabetes
remains high, at 25.9%, or 11.8
million seniors (diagnosed and
undiagnosed)
6. Prediabetes: In 2012, 86
million Americans age 20 and
older had prediabetes; this is up
from 79 million in 2010
7. In 2005–2008, of adults with
diabetes aged 40 years or older,
4.2 million (28.5%) people had
diabetic retinopathy, damage to
the small blood vessels in the
retina that may result in loss of
vision.
8. Diabetes was listed as the primary
cause of kidney failure in 44% of
all new cases in 2011
15. Only about half (52%) of people with
high blood pressure have their
condition under control.
16. Nearly 1 of 3 American adults has
prehypertension—blood pressure
numbers that are higher than normal,
but not yet in the high blood pressure
range.
17. Prevalence of
Hypertension
Age Men (%) Women (%)
20-34 11.1 6.8
35-44 25.1 19.0
45-54 37.1 35.2
55-64 54.0 53.3
65-74 64.0 69.3
75 and older 66.7 78.5
All 34.1 32.7
19. Of these, 75% rural and 58% urban
Indians are not aware of their hypertensive
status.
20. High blood pressure increases your risk for dangerous health conditions:
● First heart attack: About 7 of every 10 people having their first heart
attack have high blood pressure.
● First stroke: About 8 of every 10 people having their first stroke have
high blood pressure.
● Chronic (long lasting) heart failure: About 7 of every 10 people with
chronic heart failure have high blood pressure.
