Hypertension (aka high blood pressure), is a chronic, potentially life threatening disease. It is prevalent in western society, affecting 1 in 3 adults in the US. Hypertension is a risk factor for several other diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. Primary preventative action should be taken by those who are able to do so, especially those 20-30 years … Continue reading Hypertension PSA- Know Your Risk
One in three Americans are diagnosed with high blood pressure. Fortunately, this statistic can be reduced by tackling behavioral risk factors early. At eight years old, children are building behaviors, making connections, and are at the perfect age to learn about health. This kid-friendly animated drawing explains hypertension in relatable terms and it leaves kids … Continue reading Hypertention
Blood pressure is the measure of force your heart has to contract to pump blood throughout your body. High blood pressure, often called a “silent killer” because it rarely has symptoms, happens when your heart has to overwork to get your blood circulating. It can usually can be treated effectively with just modifications in diet … Continue reading High Blood Pressure
Presented by: Calvin Gurtler, Madison Page, Savannah Woodward, Tyler Amaya, Donna Wilson, & Van Trieu. Imagine you are in the year 2025, 1.56 billion people worldwide will be facing hypertension. In America today, one third of the population has hypertension, while another third has pre-hypertension. Keeping that in mind, middle-aged, working adults, such as yourselves, … Continue reading Hypertension Prezi
Hypertension is a very common condition with more than 3 million U.S. cases per year. By the year 2025, the number of people living with hypertension is predicted to be 1.56 billion worldwide. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is when the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. In our brochure addressing hypertension, we focused … Continue reading Hypertension Brochure for Middle Age Adults