World Hypertension Day: What You Must Do To Prevent Hypertension
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A health expert has revealed one thing a person must do to prevent hypertension.
During World Hypertension Day, a Benin-based Cardiologist, Dr Ebose Iwinosa disclosed this.
According to him, one important step is to check their blood pressure regularly.
Iwinosa who works in Faith Clinic Benin city of Edo State said this would help prevent high blood pressure or hypertension.
He told newsmen during an interview with the News Agency to mark the 2022 World Hypertension Day.
The health observant day is used to sensitize people about their health conditions.
The 2022 WHD is themed: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live longer.”
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According to the Cardiologist, the goal of the day is to raise awareness about hypertension.
Iwinosa said:
“The first is to “establish high-capacity community screening programmes for recognition of high BP in those at risk”.
“The second is to promote the routine measurement of BP by a health-care professional at all clinical encounters.”
“It focuses on combating low awareness rates worldwide, especially in low to middle-income areas, and accurate blood pressure measurement methods”.
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He explained that hypertension or high blood pressure is caused by the rise of the blood pressure to an unhealthy level.
Iwinosa said that the disease is very common and develops over years.
“Narrow arteries cause more resistance and increase blood pressure.
“This force can cause damage to blood vessels, and lead to heart attack, brain stroke, kidney damage, or nerve damage,” Iwinosa said.
Source: Punch HealthWise
