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You can learn still more about managing high blood pressure. The organizations below may be able to send you information. They can give you tips and suggestions. Some also can help you find a local support group or other resources.

Resources

American Heart Association (AHA)
7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231-4596
(800) AHA-USA1
(800) 242-8721

National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institutes
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
(301) 251-1222 		American Lung Association
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019-4374
(800) LUNG USA
(800) 586-4872


National Hypertension Association
324 East 30th St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-3557

You can also find some helpful information in your local library or bookstore. Look for:

  • Books on lowering high blood pressure (hypertension)
  • Low-fat, low-cholesterol, and low-salt cookbooks
  • Books or magazines on living with a chronic illness

 
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