When it comes to high blood pressure, the statistics are sobering. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly half of U.S. adults have hypertension. The condition affects more than 70% of adults age 60 or older. And only about 25% of adults with high blood pressure have it under control.
Because Maine is home to many older Americans, attention to high blood pressure may be more crucial than ever. Perhaps it’s no surprise that Harpswell Aging at Home recently piloted a new program enabling residents of all ages to check their blood pressure at no cost.
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