Prevention of high blood pressure

Hypertension can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle

Reduce salt intake to less than 5g daily
Eat more fruit and vegetables
Limit the intake of foods high in saturated fats
Eliminate/reduce trans fats in the diet
Exercise for at least 150 minutes each week (about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
Avoid the use of tobacco
Reduce alcohol consumption (no more than 2 drinks per day)
Maintain a healthy weight
Reduce and manage stress

References:

1. World Health Organization (WHO). Hypertension. Aug 25, 2021. Accessed Apr 1, 2022. Available from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension/
2. Seedat YK, Rayner BL, Veriava Y. South African hypertension practice guidelines 2014. Cardiovascular J Africa 2014;25(6):288-294.

16 May 2022

Prevention of high blood pressure

Hypertension can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle

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