Hypertension’s Hidden Toll: What High Blood Pressure Does to Your Body
TL;DR
Hypertension affects about half of US adults and often has no obvious symptoms, yet it quietly raises the risk of heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and other organ damage. Regular blood pressure checks and effective treatment can dramatically reduce these risks, underscoring the condition’s status as a leading preventable cause of death.
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