13 Scary Facts About Black Women’s Health
- By
Meg Butler
High Blood Pressure Affects Black Women As Early As 20
And the chances that you suffer from it are pretty high. Nearly 45% of black women over the age of 20 have high blood pressure. And even dangerously high blood pressure can have no symptoms.
The easiest way to check your blood pressure is to test it at your local pharmacy. Sit and rest for five minutes then put your arm in the cuff for a test. If your pressure is high, it’s time to talk to your doctor about ways to bring it down, such as reducing salt intake and stress levels.
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