In mainland China, about 1 in 4 adults with hypertension has a serious impact on the quality of life and longevity due to its high incidence, disability and mortality rate
The program group of "Face to Face with Famous Doctors" invited Professor Zheng Chaoyang, Director of the Cardiovascular Department of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, University City Hospital, and Chief Physician to share the topic of hypertension with everyone
Q: What is high blood pressure?
A: High blood pressure (also known as elevated blood pressure) is a condition in which the pressure on the walls of blood vessels is consistently higher than normal as blood flows. Typical symptoms of hypertension include headache, tiredness or restlessness, arrhythmia, palpitations and tinnitus, etc., and many patients with hypertension may have other complications without any symptoms, such as stroke, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, amnesia, etc., so hypertension is called a "silent killer".
What factors are associated with high blood pressure? Remember that smoking, genetics, obesity, psychological stress, poor diet, and alcohol consumption are all closely related to high blood pressure
Among them, being overweight is an important risk factor for hypertension
Hypertension and overweight are interrelated, with a higher proportion of people being overweight in people with hypertension; By 2030, the overweight/obesity rate of Chinese ≥-year-old residents will reach 65.3%, 31.8% among school-age children and adolescents (7~17 years old), and 15.6% among preschool children (≤6 years old). Overweight has many harms, such as increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, increasing the risk of diabetes, affecting bone health, affecting mental health, and so on. Controlling your weight can help lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.
Zheng Chaoyang
professor
So what does the standard of obesity look like?
A: Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that can cause damage to health. BMI is usually classified by weight and height calculations. Diagnostic criteria for overweight and obesity in adults in mainland China: body mass index 24~<28kg/m2 is overweight; Body mass index ≥28kg/m2 is obese; Waist circumference ≥ 90 cm for males and 85 cm for females ≥ 85 cm was diagnosed as abdominal obesity in adults.
Obesity is not only responsible for high blood pressure
It is also strongly linked to cardiovascular disease
Compared with the normal weight population, the risk of all-cause mortality in obese patients increased by 50%~100%, of which 67.5% could be attributed to cardiovascular disease
Now we know the importance of weight control, but weight loss should not be rushed, and the following is the professional weight loss plan given by Professor Zheng
Lifestyle changes are also important
Lifestyle modifications are an integral part of hypertension treatment
If you feel unwell, remember to seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's instructions Rational use of antihypertensive drugs is the key to achieving blood pressure goals
Finally, let's improve our lifestyle and say no to high blood pressure!
The program "Face to Face with Famous Doctors" was broadcast live on Guangdong Radio and Television Pearl River Economic Channel, Southern Life Radio, as well as Guangzhou Yuexiu Video Account, Guangzhou Liwan Video Account, Guangdong TV Today's First-Line Video Account, Famous Doctor Face to Face Video Account, Guangdong Radio and Television Station's official Weibo, Guangdong TV Electric Shock News APP, Guangdong Listening APP and other new media platforms audio and video live broadcast, with a total of about 120,000 views.
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Editor: Chen Junchao, Xiong Yangyi (intern)