Wednesday, September 5, 2012

CDC Recommendations for Blood Pressure Control

Controlling blood pressure has to be a priority.

Why is blood pressure control so important to health?
When your blood pressure is high:
  • You are 4 times more likely to die from a stroke
  • You are 3 times more likely to die from heart disease
Even blood pressure that is slightly high can put you at greater risk.
Most people with uncontrolled high blood pressure:
  • Know they have high blood pressure
  • See their doctor
  • Take prescribed medicine
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