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Public Spaces Yield Accurate Blood Pressure Readings, Study Finds

1/28/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins reveals that blood pressure readings taken in bustling public spaces, such as markets, are just as reliable as those measured in serene office environments. This exciting discovery opens the door for mass hypertension screenings in everyday settings, potentially helping the nearly 47% of U.S. adults living with high blood pressure to get the care they need.

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A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins reveals that blood pressure readings taken in bustling public spaces, such as markets, are just as reliable as those measured in serene office environments. This exciting discovery opens the door for mass hypertension screenings in everyday settings, potentially helping the nearly 47% of U.S. adults living with high blood pressure to get the care they need.