What Are Some Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Preventative Measures For Hypertension?
2. Apply each level of the Stages of Change to Diabetes
Prevention of hypertension
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Primary Prevention of Hypertension
1. Regular aerobic physical activity such as brisk walking (at least 30 minutes
per day, most days of the week).
2. Maintain normal body weight for adults (body mass index 18.5–24.9 kg/m2).
3. Limit alcohol consumption to no more than 1 oz (30 mL) ethanol (e.g., 24 oz [720 mL] of beer, 10 oz [300 mL] of wine or 2 oz [60 mL] 100-proof whiskey) per day in most men and to no more than 0.5 oz (15 mL) of ethanol per day in women and lighter weight persons.
4. Reduce dietary sodium intake to no more than 100 mmol per day (approximately 2.4 g of sodium or 6 g of sodium chloride).
5. Maintain adequate intake of dietary potassium (more than 90 mmol [3,500 mg] per day).
6. Consume a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables and in low fat dairy products with a reduced content of saturated and total fat (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension[DASH] eating plan.
Secondary prevention of hypertension occurs when your blood pressure is within prehypertension limits (120-139 systolic / 80-89 diastolic).
Preventative measures with increasing importance -
Maintain a healthy body weight through diet and exercise
Avoid smoking or excessive alcohol consumption
Actively participate in learning about health promoting activities in school and the community
Tertiary prevention of hypertension occurs when your blood pressure reaches hypertension (140 or higher systolic / 90 or higher diastolic).
Required actions -
Obtain daily/weekly blood pressure readings to monitor progression
Treat comorbidities including: diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity
Pharmacological interventions to lower blood pressure
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