1. WORLD HEART DAY This year, world health organization(WHO) is celebrate world heart day on 29/09/11. This celebration helps to us reduce heart related diseases in the world. During this month, we are planning to conduct health talk regarding hypertension . 1

2. 2 HYPERTENSION

4. Understand the normal and abnormal blood pressure.

5. Identify the causes of hypertension.

6. Know how to prevent high blood pressure.

7. Understand the significance of hypertension in health promotion and disease prevention.

8. Discuss the importance of lifestyle changes in the management of hypertension.

9. Understand the risks of untreated hypertension. 3

10. WHAT IS HYPERTENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? 4

11. High blood pressure is a common condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure 5

15. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS High blood pressure is sometimes called a silent killer because it may have no outward symptoms for years. In fact, one in five people with the condition don't know they have it. 9

16. HIGH BP LEADS TO FOLLOWING SIGNS Severe headaches Fatigue or confusion Dizziness Nausea Problems with vision Chest pain Breathing problems Blood in the urine 10

18. CAUSES 12

19. IMPORTANT CAUSE 13

20. PREVENTION 14 10 Healthy Habits That'll Keep Your Blood Pressure Normal

21. 1. REGULAR BP. CHECK UP 15

22. 2. MONITOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE To make sure it is under control and being managed properly. Since your blood pressure can fluctuate between doctor visits, home monitoring method is very useful. Record regularly your blood pressure readings so your doctor can have a clearer picture of your blood pressure over time. 16

23. 3. REDUCE SALT INTAKE Limiting the amount of salt in your diet can also help control high blood pressure. General guidelines are to consume less than 2,400 milligrams of sodium per day, but if you already have high blood pressure, that number drops. And the lower your sodium intake, the better it is for your blood pressure. 17

25. Helps you maintain a healthy weight . As long as your doctor says that exercise is safe for you.

26. Walking (20-30 mins./day) the easiest exercise,it's the simplest way to get fit, stay in shape and strengthen your heart and bones.

27. DIETARY APPROACH TO STOP HYPERTENSION 19

28. 5. BALANCED DIET There is evidence that people who consume a healthy diet can prevent high blood pressure . Food should be rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and lean protein sources, such as skinless poultry and fish. It should also be low in fats and cholesterol. 20

30. Dangerous for people who have high blood pressure.

33. Carrying extra weight not only increases your risk of high blood pressure, it also makes you more likely to develop cholesterol problems and diabetes.

38. Living With High Blood Pressure Hypertension is often a life-long condition . It's important to take your medications and continue to monitor your blood pressure. If you keep it under control, you can reduce your risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney failure. 28

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