04/09/2026
Blood Pressure Uncontrolled in 4 Out of 5 Hypertensive Americans.
New research suggests that 79% of adults in the United States with hypertension do not have it under control, elevating their risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and dementia. However, for many of these individuals, their blood pressure readings are only slightly above target levels, suggesting that achieving normal readings is achievable with appropriate lifestyle changes.
Journal of the American Medical Association, February 2026