mayNational High Blood Pressure MonthNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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Month Long Event (may)(GMT-04:00)
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