October 13, 2015 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for high blood pressure in adults. To view the recommendation and the evidence on which it is based, please go to /uspstf/recommendation/high-blood-pressure-in-adults-screening. A fact sheet that explains the final recommendation in plain language is also available. The final recommendation statement can also be found in the October 13 online issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.