Health Disparities: Hispanics and Non-Hispanic Whites

There are health disparities between Hispanics and Non-Hispanic Whites. One example is high blood pressure. Although both groups have similar rates of high blood pressure, 14% more Hispanics have high blood pressure that is poorly controlled. High blood pressure can put you at a greater risk for heart disease or stroke, so it is important to learn if you have high blood pressure and what you can do about it. The graphic below gives more information about health differences in some chronic diseases. You can learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/hispanic-health/index.html