Of the over 6,000 individuals included in the study, findings suggest that 16.6 percent (approximately 1 in 6) of participants would be reclassified as having «at goal» blood
pressure under the new guidelines with rates similar across black and white individuals.
Almost half of the U.S. adult population has high blood
pressure under a new guideline set by heart experts.
Not exact matches
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New blood
pressure guidelines may lead to
under treatment of older adults.»
Under new guidelines issued in November, the threshold for high blood
pressure is now 130/80, down from the previous level of 140/90.