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Real-World Examples of Clinics Supporting Patients to Manage Their Blood Pressure at Home

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series CVD Prevention 2

Safety-net health clinics can use a variety of staff roles, processes, and resources to support patients to manage their blood pressure at home. High blood pressure, which affects about 45% of US adults, can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. In Ohio, adults with low-incomes and those from Black/African American or rural, Appalachian communities experience the largest disparities

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