Lifes Simple 7 focuses on the seven steps you can take to make a difference in your health: control cholesterol, manage blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, stop smoking, lose weight, get active and eat better. Go to www.heart.org/MyLifeCheck for more information. Hypertension is the single most significant risk factor for heart disease. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can injure or kill you. It’s sometimes called “the silent killer” because it has no symptoms. One in three adults has high blood pressure, yet, about 21% dont even know they have it. Of those with high blood pressure, 69% are receiving treatment, yet, only 45% have their blood pressure controlled.
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