Family Health

The importance of blood pressure awareness across generations.

- Dr. Zakia A. Khan

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 1.2 billion people globally, according to the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and remains one of the most preventable causes of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. What is often overlooked, however, is that blood pressure is a family matter—not just in terms of genetics, but also habits, environment, and shared awareness. Promoting blood pressure education and monitoring across generations is critical for building heart-healthy families.