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High Blood Pressure Educational Materials for Patients

Know the Facts About High Blood Pressure

This full-color, easy-to-read handout describes the risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of high blood pressure.

Fact Sheets

Podcasts

Listen to CDC podcasts for reliable health and safety information when and where you want it.

  • A Cup of Health With CDC: Dealing with High Blood Pressure
    High blood pressure (HBP) increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. Nearly 30% of the U.S. adult population had HBP during 2001–2004, and HBP was not controlled in approximately 70% of those persons. To assess the prevalence of actions to control HBP, CDC analyzed data from 20 states. The results indicated that nearly all adults with HBP were taking at least some action, but some persons can take additional actions, including dietary changes, exercise, and taking prescribed medication.
    Date Released: 5/4/2009
  • A Cup of Health with CDC: Living a Less Salty Life
    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. A diet high in sodium, or salt, can raise blood pressure. Dr. Darwin Labarthe discusses the importance of lowering your salt intake in order to minimize the risk of developing hypertension.
    Date Released: 4/2/2009
  • A Cup of Health with CDC: Heart Health
    A healthy heart is the key to a healthy life. Each year, more than 17 million people die from cardiovascular disease, mainly heart disease and stroke, making it the leading cause of death worldwide. In this podcast, Judy Hannan discusses how to maintain a healthy heart.
    Date Released: 9/24/2009

Other Resources

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Tools to Help Control Hypertension

Hispanic populations have low control rates for hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Also, they have high prevalence of high blood cholesterol, and their diets often are high in salt and saturated fats. Reaching these audiences with effective messages about prevention can be challenging.

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