“…In all regions except the Middle East and North Africa region, where no data on hypertension prevalence was reported for the elderly (≥ 65 years), the proportion of hypertension was substantially higher among adults ≥ 65 years, compared to adults < 65 years (mean prevalence 65.6% [95% CI 53.6–75.0] vs 28.7% [95% CI 21.8–37.6], P < 0.00001). 22 , 23 , 30 , 31 , 40 , 42 , 46 , 55 , 56 , 59 , 61 , 62 , 65 , 66 , 69 , 70 , 84 , 90 , 91 , 95 , 97 , 99 , 101 , 113 , 117 , 121 , 122 , 128 , 131 , 134 – 136 , 146 , 147 Nonetheless, hypertension prevalence in the Middle East and North Africa region was reportedly high among adults < 65 years (32.4% [95% CI 18.7–47.9]). 78 , 79…”