CA ACR200

Recognizes May 2024 as Hypertension Awareness Month in California

Notes that hypertension affects nearly one-half of all adults in the United States and only about one in four adults with the condition have it under control

States that California has the second highest mortality rate from hypertension in the United States at 14.7 per 100,000 people, resulting in approximately 6,500 deaths per year

Acknowledges disproportionate impact on communities of color, with American Indian and Alaska Natives (33.6%), African Americans (39.3%), and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (42.5%) having higher diagnosis rates in California

Encourages healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to continue efforts in educating individuals about hypertension prevention, management, and monitoring