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Hypertension Prevention Program Overview
Health & Human Services - 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: (214) 819-5115
E-mail: chronic.disease@dallascounty.org
What is Hypertension?
High blood pressure (hypertension) is blood pressure that is higher than normal (130/80 mmHg).
Read More: What is High Blood Pressure
Signs and Symptoms
High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure.
Read more: High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Causes
What Problems does High Blood Pressure Cause?
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage your health in many ways. It can seriously hurt important organs like your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes.
Read More: Health and High Blood Pressure



Other Resources
CDC Hypertension
NIH Living with Hypertension
Health Threats From High Blood Pressure
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