Understanding Hypertension - Info from Timberland Medical Centre, KuchingTimberlandMedicalCentre
For more information, visit https://www.timberlandmedical.com
Timberland Medical Centre is a private hospital that has been in operation since 1994. We are strategically located at the 3rd Mile roundabout on Jalan Rock, Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia. Our hospital is 10 minutes from the Kuching International Airport and 15 minutes from the Central Bus Terminal. We continually seek to improve and upgrade our services and facilities, as we strive to provide the best medical care for our patients and customers.
Understanding Hypertension - Info from Timberland Medical Centre, KuchingTimberlandMedicalCentre
For more information, visit https://www.timberlandmedical.com
Timberland Medical Centre is a private hospital that has been in operation since 1994. We are strategically located at the 3rd Mile roundabout on Jalan Rock, Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia. Our hospital is 10 minutes from the Kuching International Airport and 15 minutes from the Central Bus Terminal. We continually seek to improve and upgrade our services and facilities, as we strive to provide the best medical care for our patients and customers.
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