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Hypertension causes 10.8 million deaths each year?

In people's impression, hypertension is a common chronic disease, which seems to be not so harmful to the body.The "2023 WHO Global Hypertension Report" shows that hypertension causes 10.8 million deaths each year.

Although high blood pressure may seem painless, it actually affects the heart, brain, and kidneys.About 70%StrokeDeath and about 50%Myocardial infarctionAssociated with high blood pressure.

The reason why patients with hypertension are more likely to have a stroke is closely related to the characteristics of cerebrovascular vessels.Not only are brain blood vessels thinner, they also lack an external elastic membrane.Under the influence of high pressure, cerebral blood vessels can easily rupture and cause cerebral hemorrhage.

No symptoms, does that mean the hypertension is not serious?

Experts suggest that some people have very high blood pressure but do not have obvious symptoms. If such people do not control their blood pressure, they are prone to sudden stroke,Myocardial infarctionSerious consequences such as high blood pressure are vividly called"Silent Killer"!

The severity of hypertension is determined by blood pressure.Actively measure blood pressure,Be aware of your blood pressure and medication use!

Are people who snore more likely to suffer from high blood pressure?

Snoring is the most common condition. The snoring sound can be long or short, loud or soft. There is a kind of snoring sound that is very strange.It stopped in the middle of the fight, and then started again after a few seconds.Some people may even be woken up by their own snoring. This is calledSleep apnea syndrome can easily cause high blood pressure in the long run!

Why does sleep apnea syndrome easily cause high blood pressure? During normal sleep, we can maintain a uniform breathing and our airways are unobstructed.obesity, short and thick neckIn such cases, the root of the tongue may fall back easily.The tongue root that falls back will block the airway, apnea occurs. Once apnea occurs, it will cause hypoxia. Long-term hypoxia will cause excitement of the sympathetic nervous system and cause high blood pressure.

Exercise can lower blood pressure, is walking enough?

Walking is a light exercise that helps to relax the body and mind and relieve stress, but if you want to achieve the effect of lowering blood pressure,The intensity is far from enough.So this rumor is false!

The "China Hypertension Health Management Standards" clearly states:Do moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes or more 3 days a week or more.It can reduce systolic blood pressure by 5-17 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 2-10 mmHg.

Moderate-intensity exercise standards:

Target heart rate:170-age (or out of breath during exercise)

Sports:Running, swimming, and aerobics.

Pro Tip:forElderly people with hypertension,Resistance exercise can be used, such asWall squats and incline planks.Resistance exercise helpsMaintaining muscle mass in the elderly,For improvementmetabolismIt is good for sexual health, and sticking to resistance exercise can lower blood pressure.

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First broadcast time: CCTV10 August 17th 22:00

Replay time: CCTV10 August 18, 6:00