KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

WHY IT MATTERS

Taking control of your health starts
with understanding where you stand today

Small Changes Can Make a BIG Difference

Here Are the “FACTS” of the Matter:

Information adapted from CDC and AHA national health statistics.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

  • Nearly 1 in 2 U.S. adults has high blood pressure.
  • Only about 1 in 4 adults with hypertension has it under control.
  • High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease,  and heart failure

“Almost 50% of American adults have high blood pressure.”

DIABETES

  • More than 38 million Americans have diabetes.
  • Approximately 1 in 5 people with diabetes do not know they have it.
  • About 98 million U.S. adults have prediabetes.
  • Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease, vision loss, and nerve damage

“Over 98 million U.S. adults have prediabetes.”

HIGH CHOLESTEROL

  • Nearly 2 in 5 U.S. adults have high cholesterol.
  • Many people with high cholesterol do not know they have it.
  • High cholesterol contributes to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease

“About 94 million U.S. adults have high cholesterol.”

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