“Nantou County Health Bureau Urges Regular Blood Pressure Monitoring on World Hypertension Day”

[Reporter Zhang Xiesheng/Nantou Report]May 17 is World Hypertension Day. The American Heart Association released the treatment guidelines for the standard value of hypertension in 2017, redefining blood pressure to 130/80mmHg (systolic blood pressure 130 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure 80 mm If the blood pressure exceeds this standard value, it is recommended to discuss with the doctor whether further treatment is needed to avoid subsequent heart disease or a stroke occurs.

The Nantou County Health Bureau pointed out that high blood pressure is a common risk factor for major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease, and it will affect the health of the brain, heart, kidneys, and eyes. In recent years, people’s diet and living habits have changed, and the age of hypertension has a downward trend. When blood pressure rises, most people have no obvious symptoms, so it is easy to be ignored.

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Director of Health Chen Nansong called on the public to measure blood pressure regularly. People over the age of 18 should measure their blood pressure at least once a year. If their blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury), they can maintain their blood pressure at least once a year. The blood pressure should be measured according to ” 722″ principle: “7” measure for 7 consecutive days, “2” measure twice after getting up in the morning and before going to bed at night, and “2” measure twice each time. Through regular and accurate measurement, you can clearly grasp the changes in blood pressure. The key to good blood pressure management.

Chen Nansong pointed out that if the blood pressure of the public is between 120/80-130/80 mmHg, it is recommended to immediately improve the lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and alcohol, losing weight, regular exercise, and developing a healthy diet with low salt, less oil, and more fruits and vegetables If your blood pressure exceeds 130/80 mmHg, you should discuss with your doctor whether further treatment is needed.

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