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High Blood Pressure and Stroke
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Could You Have High Blood Pressure?
Many people have high blood pressure (HBP) and don't know it. Check off each box below where you can answer "yes" to the question. The more boxes you check, the more likely you are to have high blood pressure.
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Do you smoke?
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Do you have diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease?
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Do you weigh more than you should?
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Are you African-American?
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Are you a man age 35 or older?
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Are you a woman age 45 or older?
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Do you often eat salty, fried, or greasy foods?
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Are you under a lot of stress?
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Do you spend most of the day sitting?
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Do you get little physical activity?
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Do you have more than 2 drinks of alcohol almost every day?
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Do you often get headaches or wake up with a headache?
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This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care.
Only your doctor can diagnose and treat a medical problem.
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