Approximately 43 million Americans have hypertension (high blood pressure), a major risk factor for two of the leading causes of death in this country – heart disease and stroke. In the USA…
- About one in four adults has high blood pressure (greater than 140/90 mm Hg).
- Only 47 percent of adults have ideal blood pressure (less than 120/80 mm Hg).
- After age 50, the incidence of high blood pressure increases.
- More African-Americans have hypertension than Caucasians.
