Forbes June 29, 2024
The American Heart Association reports that nearly half of adult Americans — 48.1% or 119.9 million have high blood pressure/hypertension. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) says 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 have high blood pressure. WHO reports that this is more than 30% of the adult population. Less than half of adults with hypertension are diagnosed and treated and only 21% have it under control.
Hypertension can lead to heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
Blood pressure cuffs are the traditional method of checking blood pressure. Blood pressure apps on smartphones traditionally use different data points, like finger pulse, to estimate blood pressure. These apps can help consumers track their blood pressure over time but not measure it.
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