If any of these 7 conditions are met, the risk of developing high blood pressure will increase significantly, so you should pay attention to prevention.

A friend chatted with Huazi and said that Huazi always talked about the treatment of high blood pressure, but high blood pressure cannot be cured. It is too late to treat it after it is contracted. Huazi should talk about what kind of people are prone to high blood pressure and remind everyone to pay attention to the prevention of high blood pressure. Huazi replied that it is not that he does not talk about prevention, but most people will think "I am not sick" before the disease occurs and do not listen to advice.

However, this friend is right to remind us that hypertension is the "number one killer" threatening Chinese residents, and the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases related to it are the number one cause of death among Chinese residents. Although it cannot be cured, it can be prevented. Especially for people at high risk of hypertension, prevention should be given more attention.

1. What kind of people are prone to high blood pressure? 1. High normal blood pressure: The diagnostic standard for high blood pressure in my country is 140/90 mmHg. Those above this level are considered high blood pressure. People who do not meet the diagnostic standard for high blood pressure, but whose blood pressure exceeds 130/80 mmHg, are considered high normal blood pressure. People in this range have a significantly increased risk of developing high blood pressure.

2. Age factor: With age, the body's blood pressure tends to rise. When men are over 45 years old, women are over 55 years old or after menopause, the risk of high blood pressure increases significantly.

3. Obese people: People with abdominal obesity, men with waist circumference greater than 90 cm, women with waist circumference greater than 85 cm, and people with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 28 are prone to high blood pressure.

4. Genetic factors: Hypertension is not a genetic disease, but it has a clear genetic tendency. People whose parents both have hypertension have a nearly 50% chance of developing hypertension. People whose only one parent has hypertension have a nearly 30% chance of developing the disease.

5. Having other chronic diseases: Among people with hyperlipidemia and diabetes, more than half of them have hypertension.

6. Long-term negative emotions: People who are under mental stress are easily receptive to negative suggestions, which make them anxious and depressed for a long time. The sympathetic nerve tension is too high, which causes excessive release of adrenaline and norepinephrine, causing vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure.

7. Bad living habits: People who consume more than 50 grams of alcohol (equivalent to about 2 taels of liquor) every day and those who lack physical activity are prone to high blood pressure. Smoking itself does not increase blood pressure, but the harmful substances in cigarettes are more harmful to the cardiovascular system than high blood pressure.

2. How to prevent high blood pressure? 1. Limit salt intake: Sodium in salt makes blood vessels more sensitive and easy to contract. It also retains more water in the blood, increases blood volume, and raises blood pressure. Therefore, limiting salt intake can prevent high blood pressure. However, be careful not to be too demanding of a salt-free diet, otherwise hyponatremia may occur. Therefore, it is advisable to consume 3 to 6 grams of salt per day.

2. Reduce oil intake: Control the intake of high-fat foods, especially avoid animal fat and margarine. However, excessive oil restriction will reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and lead to deficiency, so it is more appropriate to keep the amount of cooking oil at 25 grams of vegetable oil per day.

3. Control sugar intake: In addition to the staple food and fruits you normally eat every day, try to reduce the intake of added sugar. The daily intake of added sugar should be controlled below 50 grams, try to eat less, and it is best not to eat sweets and sugary drinks.

4. Appropriate protein intake: There is no need to be a completely vegetarian. Lean meat from livestock and poultry, as well as fish, eggs, milk and other foods contain high-quality protein, which is an indispensable nutrient for the human body. The daily intake is about 200 grams.

5. Eat more coarse grains: Whole grains and beans are rich in dietary fiber, which can absorb fat and cholesterol in the intestines, reduce absorption, absorb water and swell to stimulate intestinal peristalsis, promote defecation, and maintain intestinal health.

6. Eat more vegetables: Remember two "halves". In a meal, the total amount of vegetables should account for half of the total food, of which dark vegetables should account for half of the vegetables.

7. Eat seasonal fruits: Vegetables and fruits have different nutritional components and cannot replace each other. It is recommended to choose seasonal fresh fruits, but eat less fruits with high sugar content.

8. Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake: Smokers should not only quit smoking, but also avoid the harm of "second-hand smoke". The maximum amount of alcohol intake per day should not exceed 25 grams (equivalent to about 1 liang of liquor) for men and 15 grams for women.

9. Keep exercising: Exercise can prevent high blood pressure. Do strength training more than 2 times a week and do moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for more than 30 minutes a day. The intensity of aerobic exercise needs to be enough to allow you to speak but not sing. People who already have chronic diseases should first be evaluated by a doctor to confirm the appropriate exercise, start with low intensity and gradually progress to avoid injuries.

10. Maintain your weight: Obesity is the "hotbed" of many diseases and the common soil for the breeding of "three highs" chronic diseases, so it is very important to maintain a healthy weight. Use your weight in kilograms and divide it by the square of your height in meters to get your body mass index (BMI). Keeping it between 19 and 24 is the normal range.

11. Maintain a good mood: A good mental state can help lower blood pressure. Keep a regular schedule and ensure adequate sleep. Keep learning, improve your skills, and obtain a stable income to improve your ability to withstand stress. When you are under pressure, you can relieve stress by talking to friends, drawing, exercising, or listening to music.

In summary, as long as you take precautions before you get sick, you can avoid the threat of high blood pressure to your health. For people who already have high blood pressure, following the above methods can also assist in the treatment of high blood pressure, reduce the dosage of antihypertensive drugs, and make your life healthier and calmer. I am pharmacist Huazi, welcome to follow me and share more health knowledge.