High Blood Pressure. Stroke 600.000.000 people worldwide 600.000.000 people worldwide 1 in 10.

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High Blood Pressure

Stroke

people worldwide people worldwide 1 in 10

3 million die each year

What is blood pressure?

Veins and arteries

The heart

140/90 is high

120/80 is good

How does high blood pressure make a person feel?

Symptoms of Very High Blood Pressure Headache Weakness and dizziness Hard beating of the heart Blurred-fuzzy vision Headache Weakness and dizziness Hard beating of the heart Blurred-fuzzy vision

What does high blood pressure do to the body?

Paralysis Death Paralysis Death Stroke

Heart Disease

Damaged eyes

Damaged kidneys

What causes high blood pressure?

Overweight

Smoking

Alcohol

Coffee and tea

Pregnant Women Weak Dizzy Headache Weak Dizzy Headache Swollen legs Bad eyesight Swollen legs Bad eyesight

Get help immediately!

What can we do to treat high blood pressure?

Medicines alone are not enough

Do not smoke

Avoid alcohol, coffee and tea

Use little salt

Be active

Avoid anger and worry

If heavy lose weight

Water Treatment

Cool forehead

Wait for 15 minutes

“He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.” Isaiah 40:29

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