High Blood Pressure, otherwise referred to simply as "Pressure" is one of the most frequently occurring ailments in the Caribbean. Because of the "silent" nature of the disease, the persons who have "Pressure" often have no indication of their illness until it is far advanced, probably to the stage of their having a stroke or heart attack. However, the tragedy is that many of these subsequent events are preventable, since High Blood Pressure is now one of the few chronic conditions that can be treated successfully. This booklet explains about High Blood Pressure in as simple a manner as possible, so that it can be understood by all members of the community. It is hoped that it will be used extensively to help prevent the major complications that occur all too frequently, as a result of inappropriate management