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    Hypertension

    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated.

    Department of Health Data

    EDDIE
    See Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) dataset.
    Behavioral Health Risks of Pennsylvania Adults
    Reports containing data from annual surveys of modifiable risks that affect people's health.
    Healthy People
    A report that tracks the progress of public health objectives in meeting their goals by the end of the decade.
    Pennsylvania Vital Statistics
    An annual report of births, deaths, abortion, pregnancy, and population statistics.

    External Data Sources

    Hypertension Data and Statistics (CDC)