May is High Blood Pressure Education Month

High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a major risk factor for heart disease. Half of Americans have high blood pressure, and many don’t know they have it. Have yours checked and talk to a healthcare provider about what your numbers mean for you.

Publications & Fact Sheets

Use these resources to learn more about high blood pressure, track your numbers, self-care, and more.

• Self-Measured Blood Pressure fact sheet (English and Spanish)
• Healthy Blood Pressure for Healthy Hearts: Small Steps to Take Control fact sheet (English and Spanish)
• Healthy Blood Pressure for Healthy Hearts: Tracking Your Numbers fact sheet (English and Spanish)
• My Blood Pressure Wallet Card (English and Spanish)
• Self-care Tips for Heart Health fact sheet
• Questions to Ask About Your Blood Pressure fact sheet (English and Spanish)
• Pregnancy and Your Heart Health fact sheet (English and Spanish)
• High Blood Pressure and Women fact sheet (English and Spanish)
• Find additional resources.