MN SR100

Designates May as Hypertension Awareness Month in Minnesota

Acknowledges that hypertension affects nearly half of all U.S. adults and contributes to approximately 500,000 deaths annually, with only one in four adults having their condition under control

Notes that hypertension-related health care costs total about $131 billion per year nationally, with affected individuals facing nearly $2,000 higher annual health care expenditures

Recognizes that hypertension disproportionately impacts communities of color, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, and those with limited health care access

Encourages health care providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to educate individuals about hypertension prevention, management, and the importance of affordable and comprehensive health care services