Blood pressure control is defined as <140/90 mmHg. *Among a subset of 300-400 New York City primary care practices that serve ~1,000,000 patients age 18-85 that had at least one visit for health care in the past year (2016). Using Food Labels to Eat Less Sodium Fact Sheet (PDF).Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider or Pharmacist About Your Medicine Card (PDF).The cuff must be at the level of your heart. Place your arm on a table or a firm surface. The edge of the cuff must be 3cm above your elbow. Wrap the cuff snugly around your bare upper arm (2 fingers should fit between the blood pressure cuff and your arm). Learn the Facts About Your Medicine Fact Sheet (PDF) Remove bulky or tight clothing from your arm completely.Guide to Healthy Eating and Active Living in NYC (PDF).Health Bulletin #106: High Blood Pressure.Health Bulletin #111: Cut the Salt (PDF).Healthy Eating and Active Living Prescription Pad (PDF).My Medication List - Wallet Sized (PDF).Do you Know How Much Sodium Is in Your Food? Flipchart (PDF).References for Hypertension Management Guide (PDF).
Hypertension is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, which together account for more than 18,000 deaths in New York City.
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