Steps to take following a high blood pressure diagnosis
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Last updated 8/31/2023 at 11:20am
Everyone ages 3 and older should get their blood pressure checked by a healthcare provider at least once a year. Village News/Courtesy photo
VIllage News Staff
There are many actions that can be taken following a high blood pressure diagnosis. Hypertension, characterized by abnormally high blood pressure, is a more prevalent issue than often acknowledged. According to a 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 116 million individuals, roughly half of American adults, suffer from hypertension. This problem isn't confined to the U.S., as per the World Health Organization, the global count of individuals with hypertension has surged to 1.28 billion since 1990.
Despite its widespread occurrence, hyp...
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