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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects onethird of US adults and is a leading cause of heartdisease and stroke.

三分之一美国成人受高血压困扰，它是心脏病，中风的主要诱因。

A recent study found an increase in self-reportedhigh blood pressure among US adults, and anincrease in the use of medications to control high blood pressure.

近期研究发现，美成人高血压患者增加，药物使用量增加。



You can prevent or control high blood pressure by maintaining a healthy weight, engagingin regular physical activity, not smoking, and eating a healthy diet that includes foods low insodium.

人们可以通过控制体重，定期体育锻炼，健康饮食（食用低纳食物）以及戒烟来进行防控。

However, some people need medication to manage the condition.

然而，许多患者需要药物维持。

Have your blood pressure checked regularly and, if it's high, talk with your health careprovider about ways to control it.

定期检测血压，若血压增高，咨询医生了解控制措施。