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33.3% of people in Oman suffer from hypertension





33.3% of people in Oman suffer from hypertension

May 17, 2021

The number of people with high blood pressure in the Sultanate stands at 33.3 per cent, according to the latest statistics published by the Ministry of Health.

The ministry said that a patient does not usually show symptoms of high blood pressure (the silent killer), but it is detected after complications such as cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney failure.

Doctors agree that lifestyle changes and a healthy lifestyle could control high blood pressure.

Dr Zahir al Anqoudi, Senior Consultant Family Medicine, explained, "Primary healthcare is the most important stage of intervention in the treatment of this type of non-communicable disease, in terms of early detection and treatment, as well as promoting community health by urging healthy decisions regarding adopting lifestyle patterns. The risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age, but some exercise can make a big difference."

Exercising regularly strengthens the heart muscle. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. If the heart pumps blood with less effort, the pressure on your arteries decreases, leading to reduced blood pressure.

There are also a number of habits that affect blood pressure positively or negatively, including body weight.

Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to the regularity of blood pressure.

Doctors advise hypertensive patients who suffer from overweight to follow a diet. The lower the body weight, the more steady is the blood pressure.

Also, eating healthy foods helps maintain blood pressure, especially fruits and vegetables, because they contain a high potassium rate and thus maintain the rate of excess calories, fats and sugar in the body.

In this context, a low-sodium diet helps maintain normal blood pressure, meaning the more sodium intake, the higher the blood pressure. Therefore, one should avoid food high in sodium.

Finally, it is essential to go for a periodical check-up and follow-up with a specialist doctor because it often occurs without any symptoms.


 














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