Take Control Of Your Blood Pressure

General Health Conditions

Part of a blood pressure cuff and medications.

Getting older, having a family history of high blood pressure (HBP), and being African American are risk factors you cannot control. Lower risk factors for HBP that you can control.

Action Step:Get your blood pressure checked at every office visit or at least every two years.

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