Trends in Antihypertensive Medication Use and Blood Pressure Control in Adults Aged 66–79: Results of the National Examination Surveys DEGS1 and Study on Health of Older People Gesundheit 65+
Abstract
Antihypertensive medication use is highly prevalent among older adults, with treatment patterns evolving over time. This study examines trends in antihypertensive medication use in the general population and among treated hypertensive individuals aged 66-79 years, based on two nationwide German population-based surveys conducted in 2008-2011 and 2021-2023. Data were derived from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults (DEGS1; n = 1733) and the Study on Health of Older People in Germany (Gesundheit 65+; n = 680). Both surveys provide comparable information on antihypertensive drug classes-angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), calcium channel blockers (CCBs), diuretics, beta-blockers, and others-as well as blood pressure (BP) control (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
Medication Adherence and Compliance
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Clinical Hypertension
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- e70250–e70250
- Publication date
- 1 April 2026
- Language
- EN