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An Initiative To Educate And Support Young Adults Diagnosed With Hypertension, Page Tomlinson
An Initiative To Educate And Support Young Adults Diagnosed With Hypertension, Page Tomlinson
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An Initiative to Educate and Support Young Adults Diagnosed with Hypertension
Page Tomlinson, BS, RN, DNPc
Background: Hypertension is a common diagnosis in the US with significant long-term effects. While guidelines for optimal hypertension management exist, young adults lag behind older adults in treatment and control3. The young adult is arguably more capable of lifestyle changes, primarily due to fewer physical limitations than older adults. Promotion of disease self-management is the most effective way to engage young adults in seeking control over their blood pressure1,2. Lifestyle modification as a young adult decreases costs of care and …