World Blood Pressure Day: Condition in Brazil reaches 30% adults
Celebrated on May 17, the World blood pressure day It attracts attention to the risks of this quiet disease, which affects significant organs and is one of the main causes of cardiovascular problems. The study of the National Institute of Cardiology (Inc), which is connected to the Ministry of Health, shows that people aged 60 years or older are likely to develop blood pressure.
Information on the protection of surveillance and chronic diseases by the telephone Inquiry (Vizitel) released in 2023 Blood pressure. The survey reveals that women in Brazilian capitals are high in women, 29.3% diagnoses, and 26.4% of men.
In the Institute of Medical Education (IDOMED), Professor Cardiologist Poyana Requino increases in patients with 50% and 60% of people over 60 years of age.
“50% of blood pressure patients assume that the diagnosis is not known. This is a quiet disease.”
Strengthens the importance of date prevention and Early diagnosis In groups of all ages. “Although the incidence of the disease is increased with age, it does not prevent young people – and even children from influence,” the cardiologist said.
Arterial blood pressure is characterized by the vision of the arterial walls FF – a slow process, which develops without the more sophisticated stages of the disease. According to the cardiologist, many aspects contribute to the emergence of the image.
“The major risk factors include genetic predisposition and inappropriate life habits such as sodium -rich diet, excessive drinking, ES restraint and physical passive.”
This is a systemic condition that can compromise different organs. In the heart, for example, it can cause an increase in organ size (hypertrophy) and then leads to weakening of the heart muscles, resulting in heart failure. In addition, this disease is considered a major risk factor for infarction, stroke (AVC) E. Kidney failureThis can evolve the need for hemodialysis.
“According to data from the 2017 Health Ministry, 388 people per day in Brazil are dying of directly or indirectly or indirectly,” Paliana said.
In most cases, although it is a quiet disease, blood pressure may have some signs. “Headache, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance, visual changes or erectile dysfunction can emerge,” warns the doctor. The expert points out, because it is not characteristic in most cases, blood pressure cannot be detected for a long time, which makes it difficult for early diagnosis.
Poliana adds, “If you have family ancestors of blood pressure, take care of it.” Regular blood pressure measurement is the simplest but necessary measurement to lift the suspicions and allow proper investigation, and over time it prevents problems caused by high pressure.
The doctor is advised that patients with blood pressure can adopt continuous care to prevent more serious problems such as heart attack, stroke, or renal failure.
“Maintaining changes in lifestyle, regularly making ATI patient visits and using prescribed medications is essential,” Prisila said.
According to Nutrition and Coordinator of Nutrition and Professor at Estacio de Sa University, Anet McCas, Data Dash (Dietary procedure to stop blood pressure.
“The diet limits the use of red and processed meats, as well as the use of sodium and sugar drinks,” experts say.
According to the Nutritionist, clinical trial predicts US adults, which can lead to an increase in nutritional intake, which helps to reduce blood pressure such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, phenolic compounds and food fibers.
“ES’s dying is a disease that is significantly increasing in the country. At present, 55% of the Brazilian population is overweight.
