Knowing Your Blood Pressure Saves Lives, Know Your Numbers

February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to reflect on the loved ones we have in our lives and our own heart health. 

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and second leading cause of death in San Diego County.  

High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. High blood pressure typically has no signs or symptoms. It is often called a silent killer. 

That’s why it is important to get your blood pressure checked and “know your numbers.” Knowledge is power, and in this case, potentially lifesaving. 

For the last 14 years Love Your Heart has shown the County’s commitment to promoting and providing free blood pressure screenings and education. This effort reaches across the border in Mexico, under Ama tu Corazón.

This year Love Your Heart officially starts Feb. 10, and runs through Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Many County workplaces are offering free screenings. A list of sites throughout the County is online at LoveYourHeartSD.org.

Please mark your calendar and try to make the time to get screened and learn your numbers. It only takes five minutes.