Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 20 views

    HTN Pamphlet

    Uploaded by

    Charisse Villanueva
    The document discusses six steps to prevent hypertension: 1) following a healthy eating pattern, 2) reducing salt and sodium intake, 3) maintaining a healthy weight, 4) being physically active, 5) limiting alcohol intake, and 6) quitting smoking. It also defines hypertension as high blood pressure over time and discusses factors that influence blood pressure such as artery size, fluid volume, heart pumping, salt levels, kidney/nervous system condition, and hormone levels. Risk factors for developing high blood pressure include being overweight, eating too much salt, heavy alcohol use, lack of exercise, older age, and family history.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    HTN Pamphlet

    Uploaded by

    Charisse Villanueva
    20 views2 pages
    The document discusses six steps to prevent hypertension: 1) following a healthy eating pattern, 2) reducing salt and sodium intake, 3) maintaining a healthy weight, 4) being physically active, 5) limiting alcohol intake, and 6) quitting smoking. It also defines hypertension as high blood pressure over time and discusses factors that influence blood pressure such as artery size, fluid volume, heart pumping, salt levels, kidney/nervous system condition, and hormone levels. Risk factors for developing high blood pressure include being overweight, eating too much salt, heavy alcohol use, lack of exercise, older age, and family history.

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    The document discusses six steps to prevent hypertension: 1) following a healthy eating pattern, 2) reducing salt and sodium intake, 3) maintaining a healthy weight, 4) being physically active, 5) limiting alcohol intake, and 6) quitting smoking. It also defines hypertension as high blood pressure over time and discusses factors that influence blood pressure such as artery size, fluid volume, heart pumping, salt levels, kidney/nervous system condition, and hormone levels. Risk factors for developing high blood pressure include being overweight, eating too much salt, heavy alcohol use, lack of exercise, older age, and family history.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as doc, pdf, or txt
    20 views2 pages

    HTN Pamphlet

    Uploaded by

    Charisse Villanueva
    The document discusses six steps to prevent hypertension: 1) following a healthy eating pattern, 2) reducing salt and sodium intake, 3) maintaining a healthy weight, 4) being physically active, 5) limiting alcohol intake, and 6) quitting smoking. It also defines hypertension as high blood pressure over time and discusses factors that influence blood pressure such as artery size, fluid volume, heart pumping, salt levels, kidney/nervous system condition, and hormone levels. Risk factors for developing high blood pressure include being overweight, eating too much salt, heavy alcohol use, lack of exercise, older age, and family history.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as doc, pdf, or txt
    You are on page 1of 2

    Prevention of Hypertensio n

    Step 1: Following a Healthy Eating Pattern A


    healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood pressure

    Alcoholic drinks also contain calories, which matter if you are trying to lose weight

    Step 6: Quitting Smoking


    Smoking injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries.

    What is Hypertensi on?


    High blood pressure is a disorder in which the pressure in the arteries is too high. The medical term for blood pressure that remains high over time is hypertension. High blood pressure is very common, especially in middleaged and elderly people. Once it has developed it tends to last for life. High blood pressure puts a strain on the heart and circulatory system, which can ultimately cause damage to many parts of the body. Blood pressure is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer . A cuff is wrapped around a person's

    upper arm and pumped up to create pressure. When the cuff is inflated, it compresses (squeezes on) a large artery in the arm, stopping the blood flow for a moment. Blood pressure is measured as air is gradually let out of the cuff, which allows blood to begin to flow through the artery again when the blood pressure in the artery is greater than the pressure in the cuff. Factors influencing blood pressure

    Step 2: Reducing Salt and Sodium in Your Diet Lower-sodium


    diets can keep blood pressure from rising and help blood pressure medicines work better.

    The size and condition


    of the arteries The volume of fluid in the body The amount of blood pumped by the heart How much salt is in the body The condition of the kidneys and nervous system Levels of various hormones (eg, adrenaline, aldosterone)

    Step 3: Maintaining a Healthy Weight


    Being overweight increases your risk of developing high blood pressure. In fact, blood pressure rises as body weight increases.

    Step 4: Being Physically A.ctive


    It also helps reduce your risk of heart disease.

    Step 5: Limiting Alcohol Intake

    Factors that increase the likelihood of developing high blood pressure (risk factors)

    Being overweight or

    obese (defined as a body mass index over 25 kg/m2)* Eating too much salt Frequent, heavy alcohol use Lack of exercise Older age Having a parent or close relative with high blood pressure.

    You might also like