What is hypertension?
Risk factors
Screening
Diagnosis and Treatment
Prevention
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Define hypertension?

A term used to describe elevated blood pressure

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A lifestyle that increases risk of hypertension when done in excess? Hint: Causes cancer

Smoking

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Recommended age to screen for hypertension

18 years old

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This type of treatment involves change in diet, stress management, and exercise

Non-pharmcological Treatment

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Excessive intake of this electrolyte will increase risk of hypertension

Sodium

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Approximately what percentage of the United States have hypertension?

About 45%

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The race that is at most risk for hypertension?

African Americans

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According to USPSTF guidelines, how often should adults over age 40 be screened for hypertension> 

40 years old

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To diagnose blood pressure how many times do you need to measure it?

Twice on different days

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What is the recommended physical activity time per week?

150 minutes

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What is systolic and diastolic range of stage 2 hypertension?

140 or higher/90 or higher

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A common condiiton that is associated with hypertension usually when someone is overweight

Obesity

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The USPSTF gives hypertension this letter grade

Grade A

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The tool used to measure blood pressure

sphgmomanometer

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This is a healthy diet that manages high blood pressure

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)

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