ARIC Hypertension Risk Calculator

ARIC Hypertension Risk Model: Explanation and Clinical Context The ARIC Hypertension Risk Model is a validated tool developed from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study to estimate the 5-year risk of developing hypertension in middle-aged adults. It incorporates multiple clinical variables including age, sex, race, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, physical activity level, diabetes status, and cholesterol level. The model provides a risk score that can be used to identify individuals at high risk for hypertension, enabling targeted prevention strategies.