High blood pressure is a nationwide concern and a costly health problem. Nearly one in three Americans (almost 67 million adults) has high blood pressure, and half of them do not have it under control. Uncontrolled blood pressure is a major contributor to heart disease and stroke. In Montana, the percentage of adults reporting high blood pressure has increased steadily since 1995.
The majority of people with uncontrolled high blood pressure are being treated with medicine yet their condition is not under control.
Montana’s community pharmacies are helping to address this health issue by partic...