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A woman is likely to be suffering from pregnancy induced hypertension when their blood pressure is higher than 140/90 mm Hg and has no proteinuria (excess protein in the urine). This mostly occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy. The likelihood of experiencing life-threatening problems in pregnant women is about 15%, whether they occur., Health News, Times Now
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Hypertension Day (WHD) today, recent figures suggest that more than 76.2 million Nigerians are living with hypertension and many more are expected to develop the disease, alongside its complications of stroke, kidney damage, heart attack, erectile dysfunction, and ultimately sudden death if the condition is not properly treated.
Hypertension: Being aware of your blood pressure numbers can help you take the necessary prevention steps and seek medical help on time.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. Fortunately, certain lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure or manage existing hypertension.
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the normal pressure level should be less than 120/80 mmHg. You are at risk of prehypertension in case of systolic: 120–139 mm Hg and diastolic: 80–89 mm Hg. Moreover, hypertension is caused when the systolic is 140 mm Hg or higher and the diastolic is 90 mm Hg or higher., Health News, Times Now