More Americans Have, Get Treated For High Blood Pressure

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 10:14 in Health & Medicine

An analysis of data from two national health studies shows that more US adults have hypertension than ever before. The percent of those aware of, being treated for and having the disorder under control has increased and as a result more people are living with rather than dying from hypertension. Researchers say the nation's obesity epidemic is a major factor for the increase in hypertension prevalence.

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