Hypertension

What is Hypertension?

Hypertension also known as high blood pressure or arterial hypertension in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Blood pressure is expressed by two measurements, the systolic and diastolic pressures, which are the maximum and minimum pressures.

The systolic pressure occurs when the left ventricle is most contracted;

The diastolic pressure occurs when the left ventricle is most relaxed prior to the next contraction.

Normal blood pressure at rest is within the range of 100–140 millimeters mercury (mmHg) systolic and 60–90 mmHg diastolic.

Hypertension is present if the blood pressure is persistently at or above 140/90 mmHg for most adults;

Causes of Hypertension

Ways of Prevention

• Maintain normal body weight for adults (e.g. body mass index 20–25 kg/m²)
• Reduce dietary sodium intake (<6 g of sodium chloride or <2.4 g of sodium per day)
• Engage in regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking (≥30 min per day, most days of the week)
• Limit alcohol consumption to no more than 3 units/day in men and no more than 2 units/day in women
• Consume a diet rich in fruit and vegetables (e.g. at least five portions per day);
• Drinking less coffee & other high caffeine drinks such as cola
• Relaxation therapies such as meditation and stress management
• Quit smoking

Everyone kindly take good care of your HEALTH because HEALTH IS WEALTH.