BAMUNIMAIDAM, GHY

If you are age 40 or older, or if you are at higher risk for high blood pressure, get your blood pressure checked once a year. If you are age 18 to 40 and you aren’t at higher risk for high blood pressure, get your blood pressure checked every 3 to 5 years. What puts me at higher risk for high blood pressure? You are at higher risk for high blood pressure if you: Are overweight or obese Have blood pressure that’s a little higher than usual (called high normal blood pressure)