Hypertension

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common condition where the long-term force of the blood against the artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart dise

116 million Americans
Severity: Moderate
Chronic Condition
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common condition where the long-term force of the blood against the artery walls is high enough that it may ev
Who it affects
Adults 20+, prevalence increases with age

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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