US adults with high blood pressure

Products - Data Briefs - Number 107 - October 2012

May 3, 2013 More than 75% of US adults with high blood pressure are taking medication to control it—reducing their risk for heart disease and stroke. When healthcare professionals and patients work as a team—such as engaging patients in their own care with self-management tools and coordinating care among team members (pharmacists, nurses, etc.)—blood pressure control improves. Million Hearts® tools can help healthcare professionals and patients reduce blood pressure and improve heart health.

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