New research shows increase in Americans with uncontrolled high blood pressure

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Susan R. Bailey, MD                                     
President, American Medical Association (AMA)    

Mitchell S.V. Elkind, MD, MS, FAAN, FAHA
President, American Heart Association (AHA)        

“The latest research published in JAMA showing that a greater proportion of Americans, particularly communities of color, were living with uncontrolled high blood pressure in 2017-2018 than previously is extremely troublesome. Despite the fact that we have more scientific evidence than ever before pointing to the devastating effects of uncontrolled high blood pressure, as well as broader access to low-cost generic medications to treat the condition, blood pressure control has worsened. Without intervention, more people will be at high-risk of heart attack, stroke, disability and death.

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