​High Blood Pressure
What is high blood pressure?
Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your vessels.
Signs
  • You may have NO signs
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness or weakness
  • Trouble breathing
 
Risks
  • Obesity
  • Unheatlhy diet
  • Smoking
  • Family history
Complications
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Kidney disease & more
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Prevention
  • Healthy Diet
  • Exercise
  • Stop Smoking
  • Take your medication
  • Annual health check
Tools
3 Steps to Advocate:
  • Educate by showing the video
  • Engage by presenting and discussing
  • Empower by providing the flyer
High Blood Pressure Risk Calculator
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