Millions of people are potentially being misdiagnosed and labeled as having high blood pressure. The American Heart Association has just changed the definition of – normal – blood pressure to 110 over 70

Millions of people are potentially being misdiagnosed and labeled as having high blood pressure. The American Heart Association has just changed the definition of – normal – blood pressure to 110 over 70

Every time they lower the numbers, millions of people end up needing medication. In 1970, normal blood pressure was 160/95. In 1985, it was 140/90. And now, 120/80 is considered elevated. This isn’t medicine; it’s 40 billion dollars’ worth of marketing. “Normal” is now 110/70 or lower. “Elevated” is now 120/80 and qualifies for medication. “Stage 1 hypertension” is now 130/80 and qualifies for even more aggressive medication.