

While about 14 percent more people will be diagnosed with high blood pressure and counseled about lifestyle changes, there will only be a small increase in those who will be prescribed medication.guidelines on blood pressure detection and treatment since 2003, the category of prehypertension is eliminated. In the first update to comprehensive U.S.That is a change from the old definition of 140/90 and higher, reflecting complications that can occur at those lower numbers.

