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Blood Pressure Checks

Know Your Numbers

June 07, 2024

1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure. Do you know your numbers?

There are nearly 80 million Americans with hypertension. High blood pressure or hypertension is often called the “silent killer.” High blood pressure often has no sign or symptoms, but it can lead to deadly health outcomes such as heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Despite this effect, high blood pressure is often unknown, misunderstood and ignored.

Don’t be a statistic- learn your numbers and talk to your health care professional today.