US EditionThis disease is known as the ‘silent killer.’ A doctor explains why
- More than 77% of the 119.9 million Americans with hypertension do not have their blood pressure under control, according to the U.S. government's Million Hearts Initiative.
- More than 50% of people 30 and older living with diabetes did not take medications for their diabetes in 2022, according to the World Health Organization.
- Hypertension is frequently referred to as the 'silent killer' because it can cause significant lasting damage before people experience symptoms, as noted by Dr. Leana Wen.
- Both diabetes and hypertension are major contributing factors to heart disease and stroke, which are the No. 1 killer among Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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This "Silent Killer" Disease Has Targeted Nearly Half Of US Adults
Nearly half of American adults have hypertension, and more than 1 in 10 have diabetes, according to a wellness expert. These chronic conditions are common, Dr Leana Wen, an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George Washington University, told CNN. In the United States, nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure ... generally defined as blood pressure at or above 130/80 mmHg, she added. "More than 1 in 10 American…
Alarming rise: Half of US adults battle the 'silent killer' hypertension
New Health Crisis Emerges as Chronic Conditions Grip America In a concerning development for public health, nearly half of American adults are now affected by hypertension, with diabetes affecting more than one in ten, according to recent medical findings. This revelation comes amid growing concerns about the management of chronic health conditions in the United States. The silent killer Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and adjunct associat…
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