Arterial hypertension is a cardiovascular disease which would affect 10 million French people. This pathology (responsible for 11% to 13% of deaths in the world each year) appears when the blood pressure in the arteries is too high: this permanent “tension” tires the heart, causes serious lesions in the blood vessels and can even lead to stroke.
When you suffer from high blood pressure, it is necessary to adopt some good reflexes: stop smoking, consume less salt (maximum 6 grams per day) and more fiber (at least 11 grams per day), practice an activity regular physical, relaxation…
Only 11% of hypertensive Europeans take their blood pressure every day
Hypertensives must also regularly measure their blood pressure in order to monitor the evolution of their pathology. However, according to a recent study published by the brand Omron Healthcare, only 59% of French people are “willing to change their lifestyle to reduce their blood pressure” – this is the worst score in Europe!
Furthermore, just 20% of Europeans surveyed who have been diagnosed with hypertension (in the UK, Spain, France, Italy and Germany in particular) measure their blood pressure every month, 26% every weeks and 11% every day… This is obviously not enough!
“We lead increasingly hectic lives, which sometimes make us forget to take care of our heart health, says André Van Gils, CEO of the brand. Blood pressure monitoring should be a top priority, because the hypertension is the leading risk factor for death worldwide…. By making this monitoring a daily activity, patients can reduce the impact of hypertension on their lives.” Message received.
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