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This joint resolution designates May 2025 as Hypertension Awareness Month, highlighting the critical health issue of high blood pressure that affects nearly half of all adults in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the significant health and economic impact of hypertension, noting that only one in four adults have their condition under control, and annual healthcare costs related to high blood pressure were estimated at $219 billion in 2019. It specifically draws attention to California's high hypertension rates, where almost 30 percent of adults are diagnosed and the state has the second-highest mortality rate from the condition at 14.4 per 100,000 people. The resolution recognizes that hypertension disproportionately affects communities of color and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, and calls for increased awareness, early detection, and access to affordable healthcare. It encourages healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to educate and empower individuals to monitor and manage their blood pressure, while supporting initiatives that improve healthcare access and treatment options for managing this serious health condition.

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