Illustration – 70% of people suffer from high blood pressure. 6 keys to stay away from the “silent killer”
High blood pressure is a common chronic disease and one of the major risk factors for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Zhang Yihua, a physician at the Department of Family Medicine at Annan Hospital, said that due to the accelerated pace of modern life and increasing pressure, the prevalence of hypertension has continued to rise, posing a huge challenge to public health. In order to improve the public’s understanding of hypertension, he briefly introduced the causes and symptoms of hypertension, as well as the current diagnostic methods and preventive measures.
Be careful about diet that causes high blood pressure
Dr. Zhang Yihua explained that high blood pressure is often caused by a combination of factors, including genetic inheritance, age, bad eating habits (high salt, high fat, high sugar), lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, excessive drinking, long-term stress, and sleep. Apnea or certain chronic diseases (such as diabetes, kidney disease), etc. According to surveys, up to 70% of people do not know that they have high blood pressure. Dr. Zhang Yihua cited statistics from my country as an example, which show that the rate of hypertension among adults over the age of 18 is as high as 25%, which means that nearly a quarter of the people in Taiwan are facing the threat of hypertension.
Dr. Zhang Yihua further explained that high blood pressure usually has no obvious symptoms in the early stage, so it is called the “silent killer”; once it evolves into long-term high blood pressure, it will cause damage to various organs of the body, such as headache, dizziness, dizziness, chest tightness, heart palpitations, and breathing. Difficulty, insomnia, anxiety and fatigue, etc., are also prone to serious consequences such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Dr. Zhang Yihua said that doctors generally detect high blood pressure by measuring blood pressure, including measuring blood pressure (systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure) and heart rate on the arm.
There are six key points in preventing and controlling hypertension
Dr. Zhang Yihua listed six key points: 1. Adjust eating habits: Try more Mediterranean diet, which means eating more diet rich in dietary fiber, beans, low-fat dairy, whole grains, poultry, fish, nuts and fresh fruits and vegetables. ; Eat less foods high in fat, sugar and salt, sugary drinks and red meat. 2. Maintain moderate exercise: Carry out at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise every week, such as walking, swimming, cycling, etc. 3. Reduce stress: Learn correct stress management techniques, such as exercise, meditation, deep breathing and relaxation, etc. 4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption: Avoid smoking and excessive drinking. These two bad habits will have a negative impact on blood pressure. 5. Weight management: Control your weight appropriately to reduce the impact of excessive obesity on blood pressure. 6. Follow the doctor’s instructions: If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, follow the doctor’s advice to take medicine regularly, measure your blood pressure, and undergo relevant examinations. Dr. Zhang Yihua emphasized that the prevention and control of hypertension needs to start with the details of daily life. This is not only responsible for personal health, but also a contribution to social public health.
2023-09-28 02:02:17
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