Hypertension, Know The Facts By Dr. Ramatu Muhammad, MBBS, MPHc, Vice-President Public Health Education Program, Women's Health First

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To Address Health Disparities, Women’s Health First

Nahila Ayeva, BS, MS, CHES

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Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, there is increasing public attention on the health disparities that exist among minority populations. To support our nation efforts to eliminate these disparities, and improve the health of all groups of population in USA, join Host Nahila Ayeva, Public Health Educator and Analyst, Founder of Women’s Health First, as she brings you holistic public health information, education and promotion tips to promote your health and wellbeing. Access to valuable, practical, health information is an important factor when making informed health decisions.

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Hypertension, Know The Facts By Dr. Ramatu Muhammad, MBBS, MPHc, Vice-President Public Health Education Program, Women's Health First

To Address Health Disparities, Women’s Health First

51 minutes 24 seconds

4 years ago

Hypertension, Know The Facts By Dr. Ramatu Muhammad, MBBS, MPHc, Vice-President Public Health Education Program, Women's Health First

In this podcast, you will be exposed to reliable public health information, and simple, practical behavior change tips to incorporate in your daily life in order to improve your health and well-being.

WELCOME TO: Women’s Health’s Bi-weekly Public Health Information and Promotion Series. I’m Nahila Ayeva, Public Health Analyst and Educator, founder of Women’s Health First. And with me today is Dawn Anderson, our Executive Board, the Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, the host of today’s session. We are joined with Dr. Ramatu Muhammad our Vice-President of the Public Health Education Program, who is going to present on High Blood Pressure Know, the Facts:

Hypertension is a severe medical condition and can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases. u It is a major cause of premature death worldwide, with upwards of 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women – over a billion people – having the condition. u The burden of hypertension is felt disproportionately in low- and middle-income countries, where two-thirds of cases are found, largely due to increased risk factors in those populations in recent decades. <1 in 5 people have it under control.

Prevention Getting at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week (about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week). Not smoking. Eating a healthy diet, including limiting sodium (salt) and alcohol keeping a healthy weight. Managing stress.

Women’s Health First-WHF foresees a world where every single person has easy, equitable access to reliable public health information and basic needs. With accurate, up-to-date public health knowledge, and fundamental needs, individuals will be empowered to make informed health decisions — for themselves and their families. With reliable information and resources at hand, women can advocate for improved health outcomes and a better quality of life. WHF is Nonprofit Educational and Charitable Organization.

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Visit CDC https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/index.htm