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Did You Know These Facts ABout High Blood Pressure?

Published on Oct 17, 2017

1 of 5 U.S. adults with high blood pressure do not know that they have it...

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Did You Know?

Facts About High Blood Pressure
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About 75 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure.

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1 of 5 U.S. adults with high blood pressure do not know that they have it.

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For people younger than 45 years of age, high blood pressure affects more men than women.

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For those 65 years or older, high blood pressure affects more women than men.

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African Americans develop high blood pressure more often, and at an earlier age than whites and Hispanics.

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High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease and stroke.

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You can prevent high blood pressure by...

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Making healthy food choices

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Exercising and maintaining a healthy weight.

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Limiting alcohol use and not smoking

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Managing other health conditions you may have.

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Information retrieved from the CDC website

Presentation by Monicah Ndegwa, BSN, RN. Oct 2017
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Monicah Ndegwa, BSN, RN