Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common health issues in the United States and around the world. If not treated, it can lead to severe health issues, like advanced congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and chronic kidney disease. High blood pressure disproportionately affects adults who are Black or Hispanic, rural, uninsured, or low-income. Individuals must get screened regularly because high blood pressure is often asymptomatic.