Question

Identify a cardiac or respiratory issue and outline the key steps necessary to include for prevention and health promotion.

Answer 1

Hypertension

Hypertension is defined as a condition in which the individual is having high blood pressure. There are different reasons for hypertension. it is one of the lifestyle disease. it can be prevented through adequate preventive measures and health promotion.

Steps for prevention of Hypertension

incidence of hypertension can be reduced by following a healthy lifestyle which includes

• regular exercise which helps the body to burn extra calories and keep the body engaged.
• A sound sleep for at least 6 hours everyday
• Following a healthy diet which is rich in all needed nutritions.
• Avoid eating fast food regularly
• avoid smoking both active and passive
• Regular health checkup has to be done to identify the risk at the earliest.
• maintain a healthy weight according to BMI
• Avoid self treatment
• Provide public awareness regarding causes, symptoms and complications of hypertension
• make health checkup accessable for all people in the society
• Encourage self care to prevent hypertension
• Promotion of healthy behaviour