Sphygmomanometry.
Hypertension is a major health problem in America today, affecting one in every six adults. The problem is that one-third of those with the disease do not know it. Optometry's role as a primary provider of health care must include screening procedures (sphygmomanometry) for hypertension.
D000293:Adolescent; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009907:Optometry