National high blood pressure education month provides awareness regarding hypertension. Many people don’t even know they have high blood pressure. Symptoms of hypertension often go unnoticed, and if left uncontrolled, the risk of heart problems such as stroke or heart attack increases.
High blood pressure education month encourages people to look at various lifestyle factors that may be contributing to high blood pressure. It is well documented that high levels of sodium (salt) are linked to high blood pressure. It’s important to know your numbers. When blood pressure is measured, the upper number (systolic pressure) measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The lower number (diastolic pressure) measures the pressure between heartbeats. For most people, a normal blood pressure is less than 120/80.
(https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-blood-pressure-education-month-may/)
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