By: Charles E. McLean November 4, 2009
Approximately 30% of the U.S. adult population has high blood pressure (also called hypertension). Anyone can get it; overweight, diabetes, and old age are factors that increase the likelihood of developing high blood pressure. High blood pressure heightens your possibility of having a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, and other life-threatening illnesses. Remember your heart has to work a lot harder when your blood pressure is high.
High blood pressure is sometimes called the ‘silent killer’ because in most cases it has no noticeable warning signs or symptoms until other serious problems arise. Therefore, many people remain unaware that they have it. However, high blood pressure is easily detectable and can be controlled. You should always have an idea of what your blood pressure is, just as you know your height and weight.
The blood pressure is recorded as two numbers, such as 120/80. The first number stands for Systolic and the second stands for Diastolic. These are Medical terms so the following are interpretations of a blood pressure reading:
Below 120/80 = Healthy blood pressure
Between 120/80 and 140/90 = Early high blood pressure
140/90 and higher = High blood pressure
High blood pressure won’t go away without treatment. Here are some easy tips to help reduce your blood pressure:
•Work with your health care provider to find a treatment plan that’s right for you.
•Eat whole-grain breads, cereals and vegetables.
•Check food labels and choose foods with less than 400 mg of sodium per serving.
•Lose weight or take steps to prevent weight gain.
Take advantage of the tools here at MS Aerospace to create a culture of wellness.
Every Friday there are free and confidential high blood pressure tests at 2:15 for 2nd shift and 2:30 for 1st shift in the Safety Office. We keep the record of your readings to help you monitor your health as an option to you. Please, check for more wellness articles on the MSA wellness board. Approximately 30% of the U.S. adult population has high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is a serious problem for Hispanics. Hispanics get high blood pressure more often. Almost 1 in 4 Hispanic adults have high blood pressure. Most Hispanics do not know that high blood pressure can hurt their kidneys. A recent study showed that less than half (46%) of Hispanics know that high blood pressure can cause kidney failure.
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