POSTER ON HYPERTENSION

HYPERTENSION- A WORLDWIDE CRISIS
Author: Dr Christa Maria Joel

1. HYPERTENSION

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NEW BLOOD PRESSURE GUIDELINES

Blood Pressure Category

Fatigue

‘Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
NORMAL =120

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category has been

130 - 139

HYPERTENSION STAGE 2 140+

HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS 180+

Eat a heart-healthy diet that includes
potassium and fiber

Drink plenty of water.

Exercise regularly.

Don't smoke.

Limit alcohol consumption to one drink
a day for women, two a day for men,

Limit salt consumption to less than
1,500 mg per day.

Try to avoid stress.

Maintain a healthy body weight.