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Colorado Black Health Collaborative has programming to meet our community where they are to help them FLOW. We do blood pressure checks, education and referrals through our Barbershop/Salon Health Outreach Program (BBSHOP) and smoking education, advocacy and cessation support through our Tackling Menthol in the Black Community (TMBC).

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High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and other conditions.

High blood pressure is a serious health issue for Black Americans, who face some of the highest rates in the world. It is the easiest modifiable risk factor for better heart health.

What is High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure (hypertension) is when the blood pushes too hard against your artery walls. Think of it like a garden hose with the water pressure turned up too high—over time, it damages both the hose and the pump (your heart).

• Normal: 120/80 mm Hg or below.
• High: 130/80 mm Hg or higher.

The “Silent Killer”: Hypertension often does not have symptoms. The only way to know you have it is to get checked.

Black Community Impact

• More Common: Nearly 58% of Black adults have high blood pressure.
• Starts Earlier: It often develops much earlier in life and is more severe.
• Higher Risk: Black adults are far more likely to suffer deadly complications like stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.

Know Your Numbers

Use this handy chart to see if your blood pressure is in a healthy range.

Measuring Your Blood Pressure at Home

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CBHC Blood Pressure Screening in Our Community

Since 2012, our Barbershop/Salon Health Outreach Program (BBSHOP) has brought free blood pressure screenings directly into Black-owned barbershops and salons across the Denver Metro.