Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is Common—and Dangerous

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure. This usually symptomless condition is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke and is also associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cognitive decline. High blood pressure (hypertension) can be controlled with medication and diet and lifestyle changes. Unfortunately, hypertension is uncontrolled in more than three-quarters of people who have it. This can be because they have not been diagnosed, are not being treated, are not being treated effectively, or are not taking their medication as recommended.

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Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure. This usually symptomless condition is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke and is also associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cognitive decline. High blood pressure (hypertension) can be controlled with medication and diet and lifestyle changes.
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