The Silent Killer: High Blood Pressure
According to the CDC, 1 in 3 US adults have high blood pressure, but only about half have it controlled. There are no symptoms, but high blood pressure, "hypertension," raises your risk for heart disease and stroke [1].
Easy to understand blood pressure animation by TED-Ed
Learn how to prevent high blood pressure with healthy living habits.
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Reference:
Centers for Disease Control. Blood Pressure: Make Control Your Goal Infographic. https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/infographic.htm. Accessed February 20, 2017
