New on the blog: Blood Pressure Screening: Who Should Be Checked and How Often
October 29, 2026 · 0:11
Who the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says should have blood pressure screening, how often to be checked at different ages and risk levels, and how a high reading is confirmed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The USPSTF is an independent, voluntary body that makes recommendations about the effectiveness of specific preventive care services for patients without obvious related signs or symptoms.
The current recommendation was released on April 27, 2021. It reaffirms the 2015 recommendation, and the USPSTF has given screening for high blood pressure in adults an A recommendation since 1996.
The USPSTF found that the harms of screening are minor. Some people who wore a portable monitor to confirm their readings reported minor problems such as sleep disturbance, discomfort, bruising or skin irritation.
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