TAMING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
By age 70, most adults have hypertension, and up to 30% need three drugs to bring blood pressure under control, Harvard Health says.
- By age 70, 70% of adults have hypertension, defined as a consistent reading of 130/80 or higher, with most requiring at least two blood pressure medications and up to 30% needing three drugs.
- Becoming eligible for medication is associated with a 23% lower risk of dying, while heart-related death risk drops by 50% with proper management. This mortality benefit drives expanded treatment guidelines.
- Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician at George Washington University, suggests starting with small lifestyle changes like eating more fruits and vegetables. Dr. Andrew Freeman of National Jewish Health recommends using daily cues, such as keeping pills near a toothbrush.
- Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman describes hypertension as a 'silent killer,' noting that nearly 1 in 3 adults with untreated high blood pressure would benefit from treatment but currently are not receiving it.
- Researchers estimate that approximately 200,900 all-cause deaths and 162,600 cardiovascular deaths could be prevented over the next 10 years through expanded treatment. This underscores the long-term commitment required to improve outcomes.
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Millions of adults in the US should be taking blood pressure-lowering medication
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