The Risks of Hypertension

Hypertension is a preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and other conditions.

Uncontrolled blood pressure is a leading cause of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, dementia, and other sequelae. Heart disease, which includes coronary heart disease (CHD), myocardial infarction (MI or heart attack), and heart failure, was the leading cause of death in Ohio in 2022.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Ohio.

Hypertension in Ohio

35.6%

of adults

More than one third of adults in Ohio have been diagnosed with hypertension.

50%

of adults

True prevalence of hypertension is likely closer to fifty percent of Ohio adults.

1/3

of adults

One third of adults who have hypertension remain undiagnosed.

Source: CDC, 2022 Ohio BRFSS

How SMBP Plans Can Help

SMBP, sometimes referred to as home blood pressure monitoring, is the measurement of blood pressure by an individual with hypertension outside of the clinical setting, ideally with a clinically validated automatic upper arm device.

PROBLEM: Heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of death for Ohio adults.

SOLUTION: SMBP with clinical support can help patients manage their risk. 

PROBLEM: Half of Ohio adults with hypertension do not monitor their blood pressure.

SOLUTION: SMBP plans provide real, actionable blood pressure information to both doctors and patients.

Helpful Resources

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) High Blood Pressure Overview

View more information on programs and initiatives the Ohio Department of Health offers for high blood pressure.