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NCHR Comments on USPSTF’s Draft Recommendation Regarding Screening for Hypertension in Adults

July 20, 2020. We support USPSTF’s reaffirmation of the 2015 recommendation statement on screening for high blood pressure in adults based on new scientific evidence and agree with USPSTF’s ‘A’ grade.

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Blood Pressure Medications Can Lower the Risk of Dementia for Those with High Blood Pressure

For those with high blood pressure, medications that lower blood pressure can help lower the likelihood of developing dementia.

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The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet encourages a diet high in fruits and vegetables, moderate in low-fat dairy products, and low in fats. How can the DASH diet help you decrease high blood pressure?

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High Blood Pressure (hypertension): What Is It and How Do You Control It?

High blood pressure is the most commonly diagnosed health problem in this country; it can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and death if not detected early and appropriately treated.

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