Nearly half of adults in the U.S. live with high blood pressure, also called hypertension. It is currently defined as having a blood pressure reading of at least 130/80 mm Hg or taking blood pressure medications for the condition. High blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke. It can also contribute to other… Continue reading High Blood Pressure Awareness and Treatment Declining
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Asthma Attacks Declining Among U.S. Children
Children with asthma in the U.S. are having fewer asthma attacks, missed school days, and visits to the hospital, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, issued in February 2018, shows that the percentage of children with asthma who experienced one or more asthma attacks in… Continue reading Asthma Attacks Declining Among U.S. Children