What is hypertension?
A term used to describe elevated blood pressure
What is hypertension?
A lifestyle that increases risk of hypertension when done in excess. Hint: Causes cancer
What is smoking?
Recommended age to screen for hypertension.
What is 18 years old?
This type of treatment involves change in diet, stress management, and exercise
Non-pharmcological Treatment
Sodium
The approximate percentage of people the United States have hypertension.
What is 45%?
The race that is at most risk for hypertension.
What are African Americans?
According to USPSTF guidelines, adults over 40 years old should be screened for hypertension this often.
What is annually/yearly?
To diagnose blood pressure how many times do you need to measure it?
What is twice on two different days?
What is the recommended physical activity time per week?
150 minutes
Blood pressure is 140/90.
What is Stage 2 Hypertension?
Term for when someone is overweight.
What is obesity?
The USPSTF gives hypertension this letter grade
Grade A
The tool used to measure blood pressure.
what is a sphygmomanometer?
This is a healthy diet that manages high blood pressure
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)