Blood Pressure is the force the blood exerts against the blood vessels. Blood pressure is severe when. 13%of Ghanaians within the ages of 15-49yrs have blood pressure, out of which almost half are unaware of their BP status. Contact any of our health practitioners on the Healthneutron App today to educate you more on how best to reduce your BP numbers.
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0.56 -> Blood pressure is the force that a person's blood
exerts against the walls of their blood vessels.
5.44 -> This pressure depends on the
resistance of the blood vessels and
8.56 -> how hard the heart has to work.
10.72 -> Usually, hypertension is defined
as blood pressure above 140 over 90
15.84 -> and is considered severe if the
pressure is above 180 over 120.
20.8 -> High blood pressure often has no
symptoms, that is, asymptomatic.
25.12 -> Over time if untreated, it can cause
health conditions such as stroke,
29.2 -> heart attack, and heart failure.
31.36 -> A recent study shows that 13
of Ghanaians within the ages of
35.6 -> 15 and 49 years are hypertensive.
38.64 -> Only 45.6 percent were aware
of their hypertensive status.
43.6 -> Due to this, hypertension is a major
cause of cardiovascular disease,
47.76 -> morbidity and mortality in Ghana.
50.88 -> Risk factors
52.24 -> Age: common over 60 years
55.04 -> Size and weight: being overweight
or obese is a primary risk factor
60.08 -> Alcohol or tobacco use: regularly consuming large
quantities of alcohol or tobacco can increase
66.56 -> blood pressure.
67.84 -> Sedentary lifestyle
69.6 -> Salt rich, high fat diets
71.92 -> Low potassium intake
73.6 -> Poorly managed stress
75.2 -> Family history of high blood pressure
77.68 -> Prevention
78.96 -> Know your bp numbers by regularly checking your bp
82.32 -> Regular doctor engagement to know if you're
taking the right anti-hypertensive medications
87.68 -> Regular exercise
89.36 -> Healthy lifestyle
91.36 -> Why HealthNeutron?
92.96 -> Our app is tailored for hypertensive patients
95.84 -> by allowing patients to enter their bp
readings anytime they take a bp test.
100.64 -> If bp levels are high, we trigger both patients
and doctors to engage in the comfort of your home
106.4 -> or office.
107.44 -> Our mobile laboratory provides you with regular
lab tests from the comfort of your home.
112.8 -> If there is a need to see a specialist, we will
facilitate your journey. we will help you to
117.68 -> take your stress away with staycation,
daycation and vacation offers.
122.24 -> Our partner gyms and spas will
help take your stress away.
126.16 -> Our dietitians will ensure you
eat well with healthy meal plans.
130.72 -> Take control of your health.
132.56 -> HealthNeutron, great healthcare, only a tap away!
