State of Rhode Island
Department of Health
To provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and distribution of high blood pressure in Rhode Island.
Self-reported information on high blood pressure risk factors and healthcare access.
Income as percent of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)* |
Percent of adults with known hypertension |
>=400% |
27.7% |
200-399% |
35.7% |
Below 200% |
36.9% |
*In 2017, the FPL=$12,060 for one person and $24,600 for a family of 4.