MONITORING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the arteries as the heart pumps it around the
body. If the blood pressure remains high it can cause serious problems like a heart attack.
What factors increase the risk of high blood pressure?
• Being overweight
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• High Blood Cholesterol
What can you do to reduce the risk of high blood pressure?
• Exercise regularly
• Limit your intake of salt
• Don’t smoke
• Maintain a healthy weight range
• Drink in moderation
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It is vital to see your physician regularly. One of the important checks that he or she will
perform is a blood pressure check.
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