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Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries.

Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts. Diastolic pressure occurs

when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury

(mmHg). One's natural blood pressure is represented by the fundamental

pressure, which is measured first thing in the morning while one is still at rest and

before eating.

Hypertension, an abnormally high arterial blood pressure, if left unattended, can

cause many health problems including stroke and heart attack. Hypertension can

be controlled by altering lifestyle, avoiding stress, and with medication under a

doctor's supervision.

To prevent hypertension or keep it under control:

Do not smoke

Reduce salt and fat intake

Maintain proper weight

Blood pressure measured at a clinic or doctor's office may cause apprehension

and can produce an elevated reading, 25 to 30 mmHg higher than that

measured at home. Home measurement reduces the effects of outside

influences on blood pressure readings, supplements the doctor's readings and

provides a more accurate, complete blood pressure history.

WHO Blood Pressure

Classification

Standards to assess high blood

pressure, without regard to age,

have been established by the

World Health Organization

(WHO), as shown in the chart.

An individual's blood pressure

varies greatly on a daily and

seasonal basis. It may vary by 30 to 50 mmHg

due to various conditions during the day. In

hypertensive individuals, variations are even

more pronounced. Normally, the blood

pressure rises while at work or play and falls to

its lowest levels during sleep. So, do not be

overly concerned by the results of one

measurement.

About Blood Pressure

Exercise regularly

Have regular physical checkups