To Take Control of Their Hypertension May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month and this year's theme highlights the threat of uncontrolled hypertension.
Hypertension can lead to stroke, heart failure, or kidney damage.
They also are offering a variety of materials to help Americans learn more about hypertension. DASH is an eating plan rich in fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy foods and lower in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol. It has been shown to reduce high blood pressure. The fact sheet gives an overview of the plan and a week of DASH menus. Stay Young At Heart Program, as well as special Latino and African American recipe books.