Professor Dalal Al -Rumaihi said that high blood pressure is one of the most prevalent diseases around the world, and indicated that the national health survey for the year 2018 revealed that the prevalence of high blood pressure among adults reached 33.2%, while more than half of the injured suffer from lack of good control rates, which increases their pressure, which increases The possibility of their complications to develop. He also showed that a high percentage of the injured was not aware of their injury, which highlights the importance of periodic examination as a means of early detection and avoiding danger.
Al -Rumaihi noted that high blood pressure is called the “silent killer”, because it often does not cause clear symptoms in its early stages. Global estimates indicate that more than a billion people suffer from high blood pressure, and are attributed to millions of deaths annually; Because of its serious complications such as stroke, heart attacks, and kidney failure, noting the importance of periodic detection; Eat the mentalism and follow a healthy lifestyle to reduce it and reduce the incidence of heart disease.
She said that most of the injured do not show symptoms, so it is recommended to measure blood pressure regularly at least once for adults, and the repetition of measurement in periods closer to people with risk factors such as obesity, a family history, or chronic diseases such as diabetes. She added that it is important to distinguish between numbers diagnosing high blood pressure, and the numbers that are adopted to achieve good control.
The diagnosis is when the systolic pressure reading is 140 mm, or more, or the diastolic 90 mm hole or more, in two frequent measurements at spaced intervals. As for good control, it is usually defined by reaching readings less than 130/80 mm hole for people with high risks such as diabetics and heart disease, and less than 140/90 mm inhuman for others.
Al -Rumaihi called for a healthy lifestyle as the basic step in preventing and controlling high blood pressure.
This includes reducing salt consumption, which still exceeds the recommended rates of many members of Bahraini society, to less than 5 grams per day, ensuring physical activity by at least 150 minutes per week, and maintaining a healthy weight.
It is also recommended to quit smoking, eat balanced meals rich in fruits and vegetables, and to deal with psychological pressure as much as possible. She emphasized the use of drug therapy for the prescribed blood pressure from the doctor, and it is regularly eating it, and the periodic follow -up with the doctors. Where studies have shown that commitment to treatment can reduce the risk of stroke by up to 35%, and the risk of heart disease by 20%.
Among the data of the national health survey, and from the fields of field campaigns for the month of May to measure pressure, it was found that there are a large number of individuals who still have pressure. This may be attributed to negligence in the use of drugs or their lack of sufficiency, especially that the treatment may require two types of hypotension or more or uninterrupted medications in following the foundations of the aforementioned healthy life.
Al -Rumaihi concluded by saying: “In the month of May, which is allocated globally to raise awareness of high blood pressure, we renew the invitation to everyone in Bahraini society to consider measuring blood pressure as part of the pattern of interest in health. Early detection, a balanced lifestyle, and commitment to treatment are the keys to prevention and protection. ”
