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Hypertension also referred to as Raised blood pressure, Elevated blood pressure, High blood pressure is a condition that affects every race on our planet. Sadly, because high blood pressure has no symptoms, it is often undiagnosed before complications such as stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure occur. Individuals who do not have access to proper health care have an in increased risk of developing complications. According to recent estimates, one in every three American adults is hypertensive and one third of these individuals are unaware of their condition. Hypertension affects over 10 million people in Subsaharan Africa and may be responsible for over 250,000 deaths yearly. This site hopes to provide you with the facts on high blood pressure and how to live a healthier life. Find out how you can reduce your risks of developing complications with proper monitoring and simple lifestyle changes.
HYPERTENSION OCCURS IN 1-3% OF CHILDREN. Hypertension may occur at any phase of childhood, in newborns up to adolescence. See why it is recommended that blood pressure screening for children should begin at 3 years of age.