Do you know your Numbers?

One of the greatest global health challenges is cardiovascular disease.

Do you know what your NUMBERS are?

Yes! Your blood pressure numbers. Knowing your blood pressure numbers can save your life. Well in the long run as your blood pressure numbers are linked to your cardiovascular health (relating to your heart).

Doctors call them systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom number) blood pressure. Hypertension is the largest risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, growing in prevalence and poorly controlled virtually everywhere.

A normal blood pressure is systolic pressure is below 120 and diastolic pressure below 80.

A reading of systolic pressure 120-129 is elevated.

Systolic pressure 130 - 139 is stage 1 high blood pressure (hypertension).

systolic pressure 140 or more is stage 2 high blood pressure (hypertension).

Systolic pressure 180 or more is a hypertensive crisis. YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

Creating awareness and prevention is possible and could reduce cardiovascular diseases, and treatment can lead to a reduced incidence of complications, including stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and kidney disease.

So, first thing first, call your doctor for an appointment today and discuss your numbers OR you can also find a pharmacy around your area that can measure your blood pressure for you free of charge and will also advise you on the next step based on your readings.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS AND SAVE YOUR LIFE!!!