Hypertension
Blood pressure is the measurement of force of blood against blood vessel wall.
Blood vessel is often known as ‘silent killer
Who is most likely to have high blood pressure?
- Family history of high blood pressure
- Lack of physical activity
- An unhealthy diet especially one high in sodium (salt), as well as high in calories, saturated and trans fat and sugar.
- Being overweight and obese
- Drinking alcohol excessively
- Smoking and tobacco use
- People with high cholesterol, Diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
- Untreated hypertension can cause significant damage to circulatory system causing stroke, heart attack.