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INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background There are generally no symptoms of high blood pressure , so you usually don't feel it. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have hypertension don't know it. The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to get your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. This is especially important if you have a close relative who has high blood pressure.

1.2 Purpuse

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DEVELOPMENT

A. Definision Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is chronically elevated. Blood pressure is the force of blood that is pushing up against the walls of the blood vessels. If the pressure is too high, the heart has to work harder to pump, and this could lead to organ damage and several illnesses such as heart attack , stroke , heart failure , aneurysm , or renal failure. According to Medilexicon's medical dictionary , hypertension means "High blood pressure; transitory or sustained elevation of systemic arterial blood pressure to a level likely to induce cardiovascular damage or other adverse consequences." The normal level for blood pressure is below 120/80, where 120 represents the systolic measurement (peak pressure in the arteries) and 80 represents the diastolic measurement (minimum pressure in the arteries).

B. Symptoms

Severe headache

Fatigue or confusion Chest pain Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat Blood in the urine

C. Prevented 1. Following a Healthy Eating Pattern Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood pressure.

2. Reducing Salt and Sodium in Your Diet A key to healthy eating is choosing foods lower in salt and sodium. For someone with high blood pressure, the doctor may advise eating less salt and sodium, as recent research has shown that people consuming diets of 1,500 mg of sodium had even better blood pressure lowering benefits.

3. Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Being overweight increases your risk of developing high blood pressure. In fact, blood pressure rises as body weight increases. 4. Being Physically Active Being physically active is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent or control high blood pressure. It also helps reduce your risk of heart disease. 5. Limiting Alcohol Intake

Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure. It also can harm the liver, brain, and heart. If you drink alcoholic beverages, have only a moderate amount one drink a day for women; two drinks a day for men. 6. Quitting Smoking Smoking injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. So even though it does not cause high blood pressure, smoking is bad for anyone, especially those with high blood pressure.

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CONCLUSION

REVERENCE

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150109.php
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/hypertension

http://www.faqs.org/nutrition/Hea-Irr/Hypertension.html
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/hypertension.htm