Hypertension: Conditions, Information, Facts, Statistics | Publications
Summary: The "Hypertension: Conditions, Information, Facts, Statistics" category from Disabled World offers a collection of publications like articles, fact sheets, and statistical reports that dive into high blood pressure and its many angles. You'll find topics such as the basics of hypertension, its risk factors (think obesity or smoking), treatment options like diet changes or meds, and stats showing how common it is - about one in three U.S. adults deal with it. These pieces are handy and interesting because they break down a tricky health issue into clear info that's useful for anyone, especially folks with disabilities or seniors who might face extra challenges managing it. While not all are peer-reviewed, the mix of practical advice and eye-opening data - like how uncontrolled blood pressure ups heart attack risks - makes it a solid resource for understanding and tackling this condition.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Possible Cause of Salt Induced Hypertension Salt intake raises blood pressure and makes it harder for the cardiovascular system to regulate blood pressure and body temperature. | 14 Apr 2011 21 Apr 2022 | |
| Redefining Normal Blood Pressure Reading As many as 100 million Americans may currently be misclassified as having abnormal blood pressure. | 9 Mar 2011 15 May 2022 | |
| Researchers Pave the Way for Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Effective breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. | 24 Oct 2010 | |
| High Blood Pressure a Preventable Cause of Heart Attacks High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the leading causes of heart attacks which can be fatal or disabling. | 17 Sep 2010 | |
| Dark Chocolate Can Lower Blood Pressure For people with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, eating dark chocolate can significantly reduce their blood pressure readings. | 28 Jun 2010 11 May 2020 | |
| Salt Restriction for Dialysis Patients Blood Pressure Salt reduction and dry-weight management prove more effective than antihypertensive drugs for controlling blood pressure in kidney dialysis patients. | ✓ ✓ | 29 May 2010 13 Feb 2026 |
| Blood Pressure Rule: 100 Plus Your Age, Minus 10 for Women A look at the 100 plus your age blood pressure guideline, how it compares with current targets, and what newer guidance means for older adults. | ✓ ✓ | 16 Jan 2010 9 Jun 2026 |
| Energy Drinks Harmful to People with Hypertension or Heart Disease People who have high blood pressure or heart disease should avoid consuming energy drinks which increase blood pressure and heart rate. | 25 Mar 2009 | |
| Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms : Groups : Risks : Treatments Information on pulmonary hypertension defined as an increase in pressure within the pulmonary arteries responsible for the flow of blood from the heart to lungs. | 27 Jan 2009 21 May 2020 |
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