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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