Hypertension Awareness Month: 4 strategies for reducing your risk
Hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, can affect the body in many ways and is often referred to as the silent killer because it can lead to an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious diseases without necessarily alerting you to a problem.
There are an estimated 7.4 million Canadians living with this condition, meaning they have a ‘systolic’ score (The maximum arterial blood pressure, when the heart muscle contracts) of 140 mm Hg or higher or a ‘diastolic’ score (The minimum arterial pressure, when the heart muscle relaxes between beats) of 90 mm Hg or more.
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May 11, 2021
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- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
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- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Health Authorities
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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