Hypertension Society and culture Economics
High blood pressure is the most common chronic medical problem prompting visits to primary health care providers in United States. Inadequacies in diagnosis, treatment, or control of high blood pressure can compromise the management of hypertension. Health care providers face many obstacles to achieving blood pressure control, including resistance to taking multiple medications to reach blood pressure goals. People also face the challenges of adhering to medicine schedules and making lifestyle changes. Nonetheless, achievement of blood pressure goals is possible. Lowering blood pressure significantly reduces cost that is associated with advanced medical care.