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More than Half of Insured Americans are
taking Prescriptions for Chronic Health Conditions
For the first time, more than 50% of insured Americans are taking
prescriptions for chronic health conditions. The most common drugs
are those used to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol problems often linked to heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.

High Blood Pressure Still
Slipping Past Doctors
The dangers of high blood pressure are well known, but a recent study
finds a lack of routine blood pressure screening in doctors offices and a
low percentage of hypertension patients actually meeting their blood
pressure goals after diagnoses.

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