Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one third of US adults and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke.
三分之一美國成人受高血壓困擾,它是心臟病,中風的主要誘因。
A recent study found an increase in self-reported high blood pressure among US adults, and an increase in the use of medications to control high blood pressure.
近期研究發現,美成人高血壓患者增加,藥物使用量增加。
You can prevent or control high blood pressure by maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, not smoking, and eating a healthy diet that includes foods low in sodium.
人們可以通過控制體重,定期體育鍛煉,健康飲食(食用低納食物)以及戒煙來進行防控。
However, some people need medication to manage the condition.
然而,許多患者需要藥物維持。
Have your blood pressure checked regularly and, if it's high, talk with your health care provider about ways to control it.
定期檢測血壓,若血壓增高,咨詢醫生了解控制措施。
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