"We want to be straight with people – if you already have a doubling of risk, you need to know about it. Whelton, MB, MD, MSc, FACC, lead author of the guidelines. "You've already doubled your risk of cardiovascular complications compared to those with a normal level of blood pressure," said Paul K. However, only a small increase is expected in the number of adults requiring antihypertensive medication. Additionally, the prevalence of high blood pressure is expected to triple among men under age 45, and double among women under 45, the guideline authors note. adult population (46 percent) having high blood pressure, with the greatest impact expected among younger people.
The new definition will result in nearly half of the U.S. The new guidelines – the first comprehensive set since 2003 – lower the definition of high blood pressure to account for complications that can occur at lower numbers and to allow for earlier intervention.
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