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Hypertension=High Blood Pressure

Take control of your high blood pressure

If you have it, you’re not alone. About half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and many are working to get it under control.

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The Hypertension Bites campaign was created by the Hypertension Control Alliance, convened by the CDC Foundation.

Hypertension causes serious harm

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can harm many different parts of your body, including your heart, your brain, your kidneys, your eyes, and more. The good news is you can prevent further damage by getting your blood pressure under control.

Understanding blood pressure

How to measure your blood pressure

Control changes everything

By keeping your blood pressure below 130 over 80, you can reduce your risk of serious health problems, like heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, and even dementia.

How to manage your blood pressure

Partnering with a care team

Your path to managing your high blood pressure starts with:

Take control with a plan

A blood pressure control plan covers everything you need to get your blood pressure under control and keep it there. Use our interactive tool to get ready for your next appointment with a health care professional.

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Not sure where to start?

Ask the BP Control Explorer to get clear, simple answers about blood pressure and what you can do to manage it.

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Resources for your blood pressure journey

Use these resources to make progress on your own journey to blood pressure control.

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For Professionals & Providers

Empower your audiences

Visit our partner toolkit to find posters, social media, campaign assets, and other resources to create awareness and inspire action around blood pressure control.

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