On April 26, a date dedicated to prevention and fighting hypertension, experts strengthen the importance of early diagnosis and continuous care with cardiovascular health
This Saturday (26) marks the National day for prevention and fight against hypertension And the disease can be silent and, therefore, dangerous, as it can have serious consequences, such as heart attacks, HitS, kidney failure and heart disease. THE BrazilAlso, it has 25.8% of the beneficiaries of the health plans with the disease, according to the data of the Institute Additional health studies (Iess). And many others are not yet aware of the fact that evil is diagnosed.
Hypertension causes accumulative and irreversible impacts
“Hypertension can go unnoticed for years, but its impacts are accumulative and often irreversible. The best way to fight it is with information, periodic exams and incentives for prevention from an early age.”explains the superintendent of Select the healthcare professional, Rogério Campos. And hypertension can be caused by several factors, including genetic predisposition, bad diet, physical inactivity, obesity, stress and even excessive salt consumption.
How to prevent you?
The positive side of this story is that with some simple treatments and changes in your health, you can avoid hypertension. See some of them:
- Salt consumption: Limit the ingestion of a maximum of 5 grams per day.
- Food: Avoid ultra elaborate, incorporated and canned ingredients. In addition, you include fruit, vegetables and vegetables on dishes every day.
- Mix your body: Practice physical activity regularly and for at least 30 minutes five times a week. This will help you maintain the right weight for your age group and your stature.
- With an eye on health: Adopt strategies to reduce stress, sleep well and make annual checks, following medical advice. Finally, be aware of the signs of your body, such as frequent headache, blurred vision, dizziness and palpitations.
“More than a memory date, April 26 is an invitation to awareness. Preventing hypertension is to preserve health as a whole. And with adequate accompaniment, the quality of life and well -being can also be part of the routine of those who already live in the condition.”concludes.
*Text made in collaboration with Jana Fogaça, from uncompringed agência
Source: Terra
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