Prevention of Hypertension
🫀~(High Blood Pressure) Hypertension means persistently high blood pressure in the arteries. It usually develops slowly and may not cause symptoms early, which is why it’s called a “silent killer.” The good news— almost 80–90% cases of high blood pressure are preventable with healthy lifestyle habits. Why prevention matters Uncontrolled high BP gradually damages vital organs and increases risk of: Heart attack Stroke Kidney failure Eye problems Heart failure Therefore, prevention is much better than treatment. Major Prevention Strategies 1️⃣ Maintain a Healthy Weight Excess weight puts extra pressure on blood vessels. Maintain BMI 18.5–24.9 Reduce sugar, junk foods, and fried snacks Prefer home-cooked meals 2️⃣ Limit Salt Intake High sodium = high blood pressure. Recommended salt per day: <5 grams/day Avoid salted snacks, pickles, papads, namkeen, sauces Choose rock salt or low-sodium salt if possible 3️⃣ Eat Heart-Healthy Food Add: ...