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High blood pressure affects
about 50 million - or one in four - American adults.
Of those with hypertension, about 68% are aware of
their condition - but only 27% have it under
control. The reasons for this include not
taking drugs as prescribed and/or not taking a
medication that sufficiently lowers blood pressure.
Hypertension can lead to
stroke, heart failure, or kidney damage. To
help prevent that, blood pressure must be lowered to
less than 140/90 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury).
Normal blood pressure is less than 130less than 85
mm Hg. the lifestyle changes to control high
blood pressure and possible prevent it are:
lose weight, if overweight; become physically
active; choose foods lower in salt and sodium; and
limit alcohol intake. Everyone in the family
can take action together!
To help spread the word
about the dangers of uncontrolled hypertension - and
what can be done about it - go to
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov.
Also, check out NHLBI's new
Achieve Your Healthy Weight web site.
It can be accessed through the NHLBI home page or
the high blood pressure education month site.
The site offers practical information on weight
loss, including heart healthy recipes, and tips on
how to make behavior changes, choose a weight loss
program, and shop for low calorie foods.
Finally, for recorded
messages about high blood pressure prevention and
control, call toll-free 1-800-575-WELL.
You can make Healthy Choices!
- Be Physically Active
- Eat a Healthy Diet
- Stay at a Healthy
Weight
- Drink Alcohol in
moderation or not at all
- Don't Smoke
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The
Reverend Dr. Classy & Deacon Jay Preston Family
Wellness Center Words of Wisdom |
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F.F.F.I.T (Families
Finding Faith in Truth)
Scripture Focus:
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives
health to the bones. Proverbs
16:30 (NIV)
"If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you
develop the habit in little matters. EXCELLENCE is not an
exception, it is a prevailing attitude. ~ Colin Powell |
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Health Tips |
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“Know Your
Numbers” & Your Risk for Heart Disease" |
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Blood Pressure |
Blood Pressure
Category |
Systolic
mm Hg
(upper #) |
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Diastolic
mm Hg (lower #) |
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Normal |
Less than 120 |
and |
Less than 80 |
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Prehypertension |
120-139 |
or |
80-89 |
High Blood
Pressure
(Hypertension)
Stage 1 |
140-159 |
or |
90-99 |
High Blood
Pressure
(Hypertension)
Stage 2 |
160 and
higher |
or |
100 or higher |
Hypertension Crisis
(Emergency Care
needed) |
Higher
than 180 |
or |
Higher than 110 |
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Cholesterol |
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Factor |
Goal |
Total
Cholesterol |
Less than 200 mg/dl |
LDL (“Bad”)
Cholesterol |
LDL cholesterol goals vary |
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Less than 100 mg/dL
100 to 129 mg/dL
130 to 159 mg/dL
160 to 189 mg/dL
190 mg/dL and above |
Optimal
Near Optimal/Above Optimal
Borderline High
High
Very High |
HDL (“Good”)
Cholesterol |
50 mg/dL or higher |
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Triglycerides |
<150 mg/dL |
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| Body Mass Index
(BMI) |
| To calculate your exact BMI
value, the American Heart Association recommends
that you multiply your weight in pounds by 703,
divide by your height in inches, and then divide
again by your height in inches. |
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BMI less than 18.5 |
Underweight |
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BMI 18.5 to 24.9 |
Healthy weight |
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BMI 25 to 29.9 |
Overweight |
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BMI 30 or higher |
Obese |
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