Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. Because of the rising prevalence of heart disease and high blood pressure among Black women, the American Medical Association is launching a new campaign called “Release the Pressure.”
Because of the rising prevalence of heart disease and high blood pressure among Black women, the American Medical Association is launching a new campaign called "Release the Pressure."
The American Medical Association says "half of all Black women over age 20 have heart disease. High blood pressure among Black women is nearly 40% higher than that of white women." Release the Pressure is a campaign by the American Medical Association and other groups focusing on heart disease and high blood pressure among Black women.
Bridget Lowder has made lifestyle modifications after being told she has hypertension. She wants others not to put off seeing a doctor.
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