Who is affected by high blood pressure
An estimated 50 million adults in the United States (1 in 4) have high blood pressure.1
The number of people who have high blood pressure increases with age in both men and women. Ninety percent of people who, at age 55, do not have hypertension will eventually develop it.2
Adult African Americans have a higher prevalence of high blood pressure than Caucasian (white) adults.1
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: April 24, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition | |
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