7 Hypertension 1

Definition 2

High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because many people don't realize they have it. High blood pressure often has no warning signs or symptoms. 3

Blood Pressure Levels (CDC) 4

Diagnosis for hypertension is obtained by sphygmomanometer on the basis of three separated visits at least 1 wk apart 5

Risk factors: 6

Cont. 7

Levels Vary by sex & age 8

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Levels Vary by Race and Ethnicity 10

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Primary prevention 12

Secondary prevention: 13

Screening for High Blood Pressure: according to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation 14

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Tertiary prevention: 17

DASH Diet 18

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20 Americans usually consume 3,300mg Na/day  According to DASH the recommended is: 2,300mg/day for normal & prehypertension persons 1,500 mg/day for people already with hypertension

Hypertension vaccine: 21

Cont. 22

Hypertension hazards: 23

CDC programs on hypertension : Program nameKey facts 1998 The program stresses policy and education to promote heart-healthy and stroke-free living and working conditions. WISEWOMAN helps women with little or no health insurance reduce their risk for heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases. The program assists women age 40 to 64 in improving their diet, physical activity, and other behaviors. WISEWOMAN also provides cholesterol tests and other screening The registries’ data help hospitals close the gap between stroke care guidelines and practice. The long-term goal is to ensure that all Americans receive the highest quality stroke care available to reduce untimely deaths, prevent disability, and avoid recurrent strokes. 24

Cont. to prevent heart disease and stroke. The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention implements the Action Plan. The Forum consists of representatives of public and private health care, along with faith, advocacy, academic, and policy organizations. Healthy People 2010, the federal government's agenda for building a healthier nation, includes 16 objectives specific to heart disease and stroke. CDC leads the heart disease and stroke programs along with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. In 2007, researchers assessed the strategies, challenges, and successes of the heart disease initiatives.heart disease initiatives Healthy People 2010 will take into account changing trends and priorities in public health A Public Health Action Plan to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke 25

Hypertension statistics: 26 Having high blood pressure raises your risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States.

America's High Blood Pressure Burden 27

Hypertension in Palestine 28

References 29