May Recognized as National High Blood Pressure Education Month

BETHESDA, Md. — May is observed as National High Blood Pressure Education Month to raise awareness about hypertension and the importance of blood pressure control. The observance is organized by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Health experts emphasize that because high blood pressure often presents no visible symptoms, regular monitoring is the only definitive way to identify the “silent killer” and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.