Hypertension
Nearly half of Americans have hypertension, a condition in
which blood pressure remains abnormally high, putting them at risk for serious health conditions like heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.
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PACH created copy and other resources to help you join the conversation on social media. Don’t forget to attach the social graphics below to your post.
Blogs
Making Hypertension History for Veterans
Compared to the public, veterans suffer from higher rates of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension.
Pressure’s Mounting for America’s Hypertension Crisis
Despite the range of existing treatment options, hypertension bears a growing burden on Americans and requires innovative solutions. A new policy paper from the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health, “Pressure’s Mounting,” hears cardiologists, nurses and patient advocates describe the widespread disease’s impact and the importance of individualized treatment.
Calling Out a “Silent Killer”
For some people, the first “symptom” of hypertension is a deadly heart attack or stroke. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, now plagues nearly half of Americans. Some patients may experience mild symptoms, while others experience none at all. But hypertension nevertheless puts them at a greater risk for serious health conditions – like heart attack, […]
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Estatísticas Para Personas Con Hipertensión
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Hagamos Que La Hipertensión Sea Historia
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Estadounidenses Con Hipertensión En 2035
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1 de Cada 3 Es Desmasiado
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Deje La Hipertensión En La Historia: Un Kit de Herramientas por el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
La presión arterial alta afecta a la comunidad hispana. Usando los recursos de este kit de herramientas, los defensores pueden ayudar a crear conciencia durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se celebra del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, y ampliar el acceso al tratamiento para la comunidad hispana.
Nuevos Tratamientos Contra La Hipertensión
Más de 100 millones de personas en Estados Unidos son hipertensas. Cerca de un tercio de ellas tienen hipertensión no controlada, que se define como aquella en la que, a pesar de tomar tres o más medicamentos, la presión arterial no mejora.
La Pesada Carga De La Hipertensión
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Presión en Aumento: La Necesidad Urgente de Innovar en el Tratamiento de la Hipertensión
En la próxima década, unos 25 millones de adultos estadounidenses desarrollarán hipertensión, a pesar de que esta enfermedad potencialmente mortal es fácil de diagnosticar y tratar.
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1 in 3 Hypertension Patients
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Societal Costs of Hypertension
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Americans with Hypertension by 2035
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Statistics for People with Hypertension
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State Statistics for Hypertension
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#1 Cause of Death for Black Americans
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55% of Hypertension Patients
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Let’s Make Hypertension History
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The Heavy Burden of Hypertension
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Papers
Veterans & Hypertension
Veterans suffer from higher rates of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension.
Hypertension
High blood pressure increases risk for stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. It can also cause many other complications.
New Hypertension Treatments Give Patients Options
More than 100 million Americans have hypertension. Nearly a third have uncontrolled hypertension—when a patient is taking 3 or more medications with little blood pressure improvement.
Pressure’s Mounting: The Urgent Need for Innovation in Hypertension Care
Over the next decade, about 25 million U.S. adults will develop hypertension — even though the potentially deadly disease is both easily diagnosed and treatable.
Toolkits
Make Hypertension History: A Toolkit for National Hispanic Heritage Month
High blood pressure takes a toll on the Hispanic community. Using the resources in this toolkit, advocates can help raise awareness during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15–October 15, and expand treatment access for the Hispanic community.
Videos
Giving Hypertension Patients New Treatment Options
People with hypertension need options, support and access to the treatment that works best for them.
Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Hypertension
A special message from Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on the state of hypertension in America.
Hypertension Patient Perspectives
Hypertension is a common condition. But when it comes to managing it, each patients’ struggle can be different.
[Webinar] The State of Hypertension in Black America
Speakers:
U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (OH-3)
Pamela Garmon Johnson, National Vice-President of Health Equity and Partnerships and National Executive Director for the National Hypertension Control Initiative, American Heart Association
Barbara Hutchinson, MD, PhD, Chesapeake Cardiac Care
Disparities in Hypertension
The burden of hypertension falls disproportionately on communities of color. Now is the time to make hypertension history.
Let’s Make Hypertension History
It’s time for innovation, access and awareness. Together, we can make hypertension history.
Sample Social Copy
Use this suggested copy to join the conversation on social media. Don’t forget to attach the social graphics from above to your post.
Hashtags: #MakeHypertensionHistory #Hypertension #cardiohealth #HighBloodPressure
Tags: @advcardiohealth
- High rates of #hypertension increase Black Americans’ risk of heart attack and stroke. But with investment, research and access to innovative treatment solutions, we can #MakeHypertensionHistory.
- More than half of Black Americans have #HighBloodPressure, putting them at risk for heart attack and stroke. Let’s work together to #MakeHypertensionHistory.
- By age 55, more than 75% of Black Americans will develop #hypertension — a major risk factor for heart disease. Let’s #MakeHypertensionHistory
- Today, the burden of #hypertension is immense. Tomorrow it will be even greater if we don’t take bold action. This #HypertensionAwarenessMonth, let’s focus on what we can do to #MakeHypertensionHistory.
- #DYK? California has the 3rd highest rate of hypertension-related deaths in the U.S. It’s time to #MakeHypertensionHistory for Californians.
- #DYK? 1 in every 5 Minnesotans with #hypertension admit to not taking their #HighBloodPressure medications as they are prescribed. Together, we can #MakeHypertensionHistory
- In Massachusetts, the prevalence of hypertension among African Americans is one of the highest in America. Let’s work together to #MakeHypertensionHistory
- More than 1 in 3 people in Tennessee suffer from #hypertension, a condition which can be deadly if untreated. #MakeHypertensionHistory
- #DYK? Almost 5 million New Yorkers have been diagnosed with #hypertension. It’s time to put patients first and #MakeHypertensionHistory
- #Hypertension control has been declining for years now. But not much has changed in how we approach hypertension management. Improving patient outcomes requires innovations. #HypertensionAwarenessMonth
- #Hypertension hits communities of color hardest. Black Americans are 20% more likely to have hypertension than white Americans and are also 2x as likely to die of preventable heart disease and stroke. #HypertensionAwarenessMonth
- May is #HypertensionAwarenessMonth. Talk to your care provider about your blood pressure and what it could mean for your overall health.