High Blood Pressure is Preventable and Treatable

In 2021, high blood pressure was a primary or contributing cause of 691,095 deaths in the United States. Nearly half of adults (48.1%, 119.9 million) have high blood pressure, defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg or taking medication for high blood pressure. High blood pressure costs the United States about $131 billion each year. High blood pressure affects the body in many ways, including increased risk for heart disease and stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, vision loss, cognitive decline, and pregnancy-related complications. See the Figure below. High blood pressure during pregnancy increases the risk of preeclampsia, eclampsia, stroke, preterm delivery, placental abruption, and low birth weight. High blood pressure is preventable and treatable. Measuring your blood pressure is an important step toward keeping a healthy blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure. IPH has a Hypertension Control program with a home self-monitoring blood pressure device. If you are interested in controlling your blood pressure, enroll in the Hypertension Control program today by calling 313-309-9350 ext. 2. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.