1. GUILDELINES for BLOOD PRESSURE, RISK FACTORS, LIFE SYLE MODIFICATION ISSUED in 2003 BY JOINT NATIONAL COMMITTEE and EUROPEAN SOCIETY of HYPERTENSION In the interest of public
2. BLOOD PRESSURE > 110 or > 180 STAGE-III 80 – 89 or 120 – 139 PRE-HYPERTENSION < 80 and < 120 NORMAL 100 - 109 or > 160 - 179 STAGE-II 90 – 99 or 140 - 159 HYPERTENSION STAGE-I DIASTOLIC SYSTOLIC CATEGORY
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4. LIFE STYLE MODIFICATION Limit alcohol drink to 720 ml beer / 30 ml wine / 60ml of whiskey per day MODERATE ALCOHOL Increase fruits, vegetables, Reduce dairy fat products, decrease total fat and saturated fat DIETARY CHANGES Maintain normal body weight (BMI < 24.9) WEIGHT REDUCTION Engage in most of the days 30 minutes per day aerobic activity (brisk walk) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 2.4 gms Sodium or 6 gms of NaCl LESS SALT INTAKE RECOMMENDATION MODIFICATION
5. WHAT IS YOUR BMI ? U must know your height and weight 30 – 39.9 OBESE 20 – 24.9 NORMAL BMI > 40 SEVERLY OBESE 25 – 29.9 OVER WEIGHT < 20 UNDER WEIGHT CATEGORY