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    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the long-term force of blood against artery walls is high enough that it may cause health problems. It is defined as a systolic reading over 140 mmHg or a diastolic reading over 90 mmHg. There are two types of hypertension: primary (essential) hypertension, which develops gradually over many years for unknown reasons, and secondary hypertension, which appears suddenly and is caused by an underlying condition such as kidney problems, medications, illegal drugs, or alcohol abuse. While hypertension itself usually causes no signs or symptoms, uncontrolled high blood pressure can eventually damage the body. Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, reducing salt and fat intake

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    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the long-term force of blood against artery walls is high enough that it may cause health problems. It is defined as a systolic reading over 140 mmHg or a diastolic reading over 90 mmHg. There are two types of hypertension: primary (essential) hypertension, which develops gradually over many years for unknown reasons, and secondary hypertension, which appears suddenly and is caused by an underlying condition such as kidney problems, medications, illegal drugs, or alcohol abuse. While hypertension itself usually causes no signs or symptoms, uncontrolled high blood pressure can eventually damage the body. Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, reducing salt and fat intake

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    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the long-term force of blood against artery walls is high enough that it may cause health problems. It is defined as a systolic reading over 140 mmHg or a diastolic reading over 90 mmHg. There are two types of hypertension: primary (essential) hypertension, which develops gradually over many years for unknown reasons, and secondary hypertension, which appears suddenly and is caused by an underlying condition such as kidney problems, medications, illegal drugs, or alcohol abuse. While hypertension itself usually causes no signs or symptoms, uncontrolled high blood pressure can eventually damage the body. Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, reducing salt and fat intake

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    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the long-term force of blood against artery walls is high enough that it may cause health problems. It is defined as a systolic reading over 140 mmHg or a diastolic reading over 90 mmHg. There are two types of hypertension: primary (essential) hypertension, which develops gradually over many years for unknown reasons, and secondary hypertension, which appears suddenly and is caused by an underlying condition such as kidney problems, medications, illegal drugs, or alcohol abuse. While hypertension itself usually causes no signs or symptoms, uncontrolled high blood pressure can eventually damage the body. Preventive measures include maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, reducing salt and fat intake

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    Father Saturnino Urios University

    Nursing Program
    Butuan City

    Frevy Lhanz T. Plasabas


    N20
    February 15, 2016
    Activity: Structured Household Health Teaching Class
    Resource Manual
    Content:
    Hypertension is a common condition in which the long-term force of
    the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually
    cause health problems, such as heart disease.
    Hypertension is having a blood pressure higher than 140 over 90
    mmHg. This means the systolic reading (the pressure as th1e heart pumps
    blood around the body) is over 140 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) or the
    diastolic reading (as the heart relaxes and refills with blood) is over 90
    mmHg.
    Causes:
    There are two types of high blood pressure.
    Primary (essential) hypertension
    For most adults, there's no identifiable cause of high blood pressure.
    This type of high blood pressure, called primary (essential) hypertension,
    tends to develop gradually over many years.
    Secondary hypertension
    Some people have high blood pressure caused by an underlying
    condition. This type of high blood pressure, called secondary hypertension,
    tends to appear suddenly and cause higher blood pressure than does
    primary hypertension. Various conditions and medications can lead to
    secondary hypertension, including:

    Obstructive sleep apnea


    Kidney problems
    Adrenal gland tumors
    Thyroid problems
    Certain defects in blood vessels you're born with (congenital)
    Certain medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies,
    decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers and some prescription
    drugs
    Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines
    Alcohol abuse or chronic alcohol use

    Signs and Symptoms:

    Dizziness, flushed facies, headache, fatigue, epistaxis, and


    nervousness are not caused by uncomplicated hypertension but these signs
    and symptoms aren't specific and usually don't occur until high blood
    pressure has reached a severe or life-threatening stage.
    Preventive Measures:

    Encourage Proper Nutrition- Reduce salt and fat intake.


    Prevent becoming overweight or obese- weight reduction through
    proper nutrition and exercise.
    Smoking cessation- tobacco use promotes atherosclerosis that may
    contribute to hypertension; quitting smoking anything in beneficial;
    this refers to both active and passive smokers.
    Identify people with risk factors and encourage regular check-ups for
    possible hypertension and modification of risk factors.

    Treatment or Management:
    Changing your lifestyle can go a long way toward controlling high blood
    pressure. Your doctor may recommend you eat a healthy diet with less salt,
    exercise regularly, quit smoking and maintain a healthy weight. But
    sometimes lifestyle changes aren't enough.
    In addition to diet and exercise, your doctor may recommend
    medication to lower your blood pressure.
    Eating a healthier diet with less salt (the Dietary Approaches to Stop
    Hypertension, or DASH, diet)

    Exercising regularly

    Quitting smoking

    Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink

    Maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight if you're overweight or


    obese
    Eating banana can help alleviate your blood pressure.

    References: Cuevas, F. 2007. Public Health Nursing in the


    Philippines.Published by Publications Committee, National League of
    Philippine Government Nurses, Inc.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-bloodpressure/basics/causes/con-20019580

    http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-bloodpressure/guide/hypertension-overview

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