Did You Know? July 22, 2022

An infographic titled Did You Know? with image of the red Million Hearts® logo. Text says “Nearly half of US adults have hypertension. Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease or stroke, two leading causes of death in the US. Healthcare and public health professionals can use evidence-based strategies to help patients improve their cardiovascular health. Learn more about these strategies: https://go.usa.gov/xS2K7”

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