Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition which affects a wide range of people. Find out what might put you at higher risk for developing hypertension, prevention and treatment strategies, exercise recommendations, as well as additional sources for further information on this potentially serious disease.
Being overweight or obese can significantly increase ones chances of becoming hypertensive. Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat accumulation. According to the World Health Organization, a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater signifies obesity.
The prevalence of both hypertension and obesity as important public health challenges is increasing worldwide. Compared with the year 2000, the number of adults with hypertension is predicted to increase by 60% to a total of 1.56 billion by the year 2025. The growing prevalence of obesity is increasingly recognized as one of the most important risk factors for the development of hypertension. This website aims to serve as a forum of information for patients who may be at risk for developing hypertension and/or obesity so as to increase awareness about the seriousness of their health conditions and to increase their knowledge about ways to treat those conditions with lifestyle changes, exercise regimens, and/or medications.
Being overweight or obese can significantly increase ones chances of becoming hypertensive. Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat accumulation. According to the World Health Organization, a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater signifies obesity.
The prevalence of both hypertension and obesity as important public health challenges is increasing worldwide. Compared with the year 2000, the number of adults with hypertension is predicted to increase by 60% to a total of 1.56 billion by the year 2025. The growing prevalence of obesity is increasingly recognized as one of the most important risk factors for the development of hypertension. This website aims to serve as a forum of information for patients who may be at risk for developing hypertension and/or obesity so as to increase awareness about the seriousness of their health conditions and to increase their knowledge about ways to treat those conditions with lifestyle changes, exercise regimens, and/or medications.