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Citywide Hypertension Initiative

Citywide Hypertension Initiative

NEW DATA SHOWING AN INCREASE IN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE RATES ACROSS NEW YORK CITY Over 1 in 4 New Yorkers report having hypertension (high blood pressure) December 19, 2016 – The Health Department today published two studies that point to […]

by · December 20, 2016 · Government, Health, News
Nutrition Facts Label and Reducing Your Sodium Intake

Nutrition Facts Label and Reducing Your Sodium Intake

February is American Heart Month. In the United States, an estimated 56% of adults have either hypertension (high blood pressure) or prehypertension (slightly elevated blood pressure). Increased sodium intake can increase your risk of developing hypertension, which can lead to heart […]

by · February 22, 2016 · Food & Restaurants, Government, Health, Health & Nutrition