More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines

By: William Cornwell, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 25, 2025

Words: 1,298

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension.

Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Heart disease, stroke and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S. Unfortunately, only 1 in 4 people with a history of high blood pressure have this condition under …

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