News Alert: Nearly half of U.S. adults will have high blood pressure under new guidelines

In a change affecting millions, the American Heart Association and other major heart groups are tightening the guidelines for hypertension. The threshold drops the top reading for high blood pressure from at least 140 or a bottom reading of 90 to a reading of 130 over 80. But doctors say only 2 percent of the expanded group of Americans will need medication. Most will be urged to adjust their lifestyles, eat healthier foods and be more physically active.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Mon, Nov 13, 2017, 4:02 PM     Nearly half of U.S. adults will have high blood pressure under new guidelines In a change affecting millions, the American Heart Association and other major heart groups are tightening the guidelines for hypertension. The threshold drops the top reading for high blood pressure from at least 140 or a bottom reading of 90 to a reading of 130 over 80. But doctors say only 2 percent of the expanded group of Americans will need medication. Most will be urged to adjust their lifestyles, eat healthier foods and be more physically active. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071