Hypertension and epidemic causes treatment and prevention,
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood throughout your body. Normal blood pressure is typically defined as: · Systolic pressure (the top number): less than 120 mmHg · Diastolic pressure (the bottom number): less than 80 mmHg Elevated blood pressure is considered a systolic pressure of 120-129 mmHg and a diastolic pressure of 80-89 mmHg. Stage 1 hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure of 130-139 mmHg or a diastolic pressure of 90-99 mmHg. Stage 2 hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg or higher or a diastolic pressure of 100 mmHg or higher. Chronic high blood pressure can lead to serious health problems, such as: o Heart disease: High blood...