Who is at risk for hypertension?
People who have close blood relatives with hypertension. People who are overweight and over 35 years of age. Pregnant women are at increased risk for the duration of their pregnancy and people who drink in excess. The only true indication of hypertension is to have your blood pressure checked regularly by a health care professional. What can be done to counter act the effects of hypertension? Loose weight if you’re overweight. Eat healthy, low salt and low paunchy foods. Limit alcohol consumption to no more than 2 drinks a day ( a drink is defined as 1.5 ounces of 86 proof alcohol, a beer or a 4.5 ounce glass of wine). Increase your daily activity, don’t smoke and take all prescribed medications. Statistics from the interview: 40% of the Guyanese men that were interviewed drink heavily and smoke cigarettes. This contributes to the high number of hypertension among this population. This culture prepares meals using a lot of spices and salt. After the age of forty a large percentage of t
