The statistic depicts what U.S. respondents, who have normal blood pressure without medication, have ever done to reduce blood pressure or keep it from getting higher. 27% of respondents say they have tried to lose weight for this purpose.
Which of the following, if any, have you ever done specifically to reduce blood pressure or to keep it from getting higher?*
Characteristic
Answered yes
Reduced sodium or salt intake
29%
Tried to lose weight
27%
Increased my level or type of physical activity
27%
Increased the amount of fruits and vegetables in my diet
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IFIC. (2012). Which of the following, if any, have you ever done specifically to reduce blood pressure or to keep it from getting higher?*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/245042/consumers-efforts-to-control-blood-pressure/
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Which of the following, if any, have you ever done specifically to reduce blood pressure or to keep it from getting higher?* [Graph], IFIC, May 23, 2012. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/245042/consumers-efforts-to-control-blood-pressure/
