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What percentage of American adults had their blood pressure checked in the past year?

87.4% of American adults had their blood pressure checked in the past year — about 87 in every 100, or 9 in 10. That is the figure published by the National Health Interview Survey for 2025.

0 in 100100 in 100
87.4

Where this number comes from

Survey
National Health Interview Survey
What it measured
Respondents were asked when was the last time they had their blood pressure checked by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional.
Population
U.S. adults aged 18 and over
Year
2025
95% confidence interval
86.8% to 88%

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