THE IMPORTANCE OF

MAINTAINING HEALTH

HEALTH PROBLEM:

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

CAUSE OF THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

PROBLEM:

 Smoking
 Being overweight or obese
 Lack of physical activity
 Too much salt in the diet
 Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2
drinks per day)
 Stress
 Older age
 Genetics
 Family history of high blood pressure
 Chronic kidney disease
 Adrenal and thyroid disorders
 Sleep apnea
STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO PREVENT:

1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline

2. Exercise regularly
3. Eat a healthy diet
4. Reduce sodium in your diet
5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
6. Quit smoking
7. Cut back on caffeine
8. Reduce your stress
9. Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your
doctor regularly
10. Get support from your family and friends to help
improve your health