Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults Who Bought Medications for High Blood Pressure
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults who bought medications for high blood pressure in the past year.
Why is this important?
High blood pressure is the number one modifiable risk factor for stroke. In addition to stroke, high blood pressure also contributes to heart attacks, heart failure, kidney failure, and atherosclerosis. The higher your blood pressure, the greater your risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. In the United States, one in three adults has high blood pressure, and nearly one-third of these people are not aware that they have it. Because there are no symptoms associated with high blood pressure, it is often called the "silent killer." The only way to tell if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. High blood pressure can occur in people of any age or sex; however, it is more common among those over age 35. It is particularly prevalent in African Americans, older adults, obese people, heavy drinkers, and women taking birth control pills. Blood pressure can be controlled through lifestyle changes, including eating a heart-healthy diet, limiting alcohol, avoiding tobacco, controlling your weight, and staying physically active.
| Census Place | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 50 Census Place values. The lowest value is 21.1%, and the highest value is 40.7%.
Half of the values are between 28% and 31%.
The middle (median) value is 29.1%.
Data Source
- Claritas Consumer Profiles
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Health / Medications & Prescriptions, Clinical Care, Adults