Better Blood Pressure, Better Bronx
Free, accessible health screenings to help our community live longer, stronger lives.
Learn Why You Should Get CheckedThe Bronx Is Losing Lives to Hypertension
Official New York City mortality data show that hypertension-related diseases continue to take hundreds of lives in our borough. These are not simply statistics. They represent parents, grandparents, friends, neighbors, and members of our community.
That is approximately two deaths every day.
In 2023, 735 Bronx residents died from three categories of hypertension-related disease recorded as the primary underlying cause of death.
The broader impact may be even greater because high blood pressure is also a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and kidney damage. In some deaths, one of those complications may be recorded as the primary cause instead of hypertension.
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Deaths in which long-term high blood pressure had directly damaged or overworked the heart.
Hypertensive Heart and Renal Disease
Deaths involving hypertension-related damage affecting both the heart and the kidneys.
Hypertension and Hypertensive Renal Disease
Deaths classified under essential hypertension or kidney disease caused or worsened by hypertension.
Know Your Numbers
You May Feel Fine and Still Have High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is often called a silent condition because many people experience no clear warning signs. Regular measurement is one of the best ways to discover it early and begin a conversation with a qualified healthcare professional.
- Get your blood pressure measured regularly.
- Ask a healthcare professional what your numbers mean.
- Follow medical instructions and take prescribed medication correctly.
- Do not stop medication without speaking with your healthcare provider.
- Encourage relatives, friends, and neighbors to get checked.
Do Not Lose Your Life Because You Missed a Blood Pressure Check.
A blood pressure measurement takes only a few minutes. Knowing your numbers can help you seek medical care before silent damage becomes a heart attack, stroke, kidney emergency, or another life-threatening event.
Health Awareness Begins in the Community
High Hopes for the Bronx is committed to helping residents gain access to information, community support, and opportunities to take simple preventive steps.
Through community outreach and blood pressure screenings, we encourage Bronx residents to learn their numbers, understand their risks, and seek professional medical care when needed.
Contact Our OrganizationFour Steps You Can Take Today
Awareness must lead to action. Protect yourself and encourage someone you love to do the same.
Get Checked
Have your blood pressure measured at a clinic, pharmacy, health event, or by a trained professional.
Know Your Results
Write down your numbers and ask a healthcare professional to explain whether they are within a healthy range.
Follow Up
One reading does not provide the whole picture. Follow the monitoring and treatment plan recommended by your provider.
Bring Someone With You
Invite a family member, friend, or neighbor to get checked. Community health grows when we look out for one another.
Medical notice: This page provides general educational information and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for care from a qualified healthcare professional. Seek emergency assistance immediately for symptoms such as chest pain, severe shortness of breath, sudden weakness or numbness, confusion, fainting, or difficulty speaking.
Data source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Summary of Vital Statistics 2023, Table M1. The total of 735 combines 405 deaths from hypertensive heart disease, 28 from hypertensive heart and renal disease, and 302 from essential hypertension and hypertensive renal disease among Bronx residents. View the official NYC report .
