Young America's Next Health Battle: High Blood Pressure
Young America, more than ever before, is dealing with the effects of high blood pressure. A significant amount don't even know it yet. Stress, hypertension, food, and genetics are just a few of the reasons why.
Online, October 8, 2013 (Newswire.com) - New research by the National Institute of Health (NIH) revealed that at least 19% of young American adults have high blood pressure. This figure is believed to be even higher as it does not take into account the number of undiagnosed people.
Medical experts suggest there could be more young adults who are not aware that they already have high blood pressure, considering that the condition is highly asymptomatic. Studies have likewise linked this alarming statistic to the many possible causes of high blood pressure, which young adults are more prone to these days.
"This only goes to show that there is no age exemption to high blood pressure. What used to be known as a condition of age is now affecting the younger generation because of the drastic changes in their lifestyle, especially of the young professionals," said Frank Mcdonald of High Blood Pressure Support.
According to him, most cases of high blood pressure now are acquired rather than inherited. Hypertension is a condition wherein the arteries pump blood harder than it should due to the increased blood pressure. A person's blood pressure normally increases with age. However, High Blood Pressure Support website warns that hypertension can affect a person as young as 20 years old.
Among the top causes of high blood pressure are unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. Food rich in saturated fat, sodium, and glucose are proven to be main triggers for high blood pressure. Stress has also been linked to occasional rise in blood pressure, medical experts suggest.
"Our young working professionals are becoming more reliant on convenient food, which can unfortunately lead to high blood pressure, obesity, and even heart diseases. A simple diet plan and regulat exercise routine can significantly reduce the risks of hypertension," said McDonald.
He further stressed that it is crucial to strengthen awareness campaign on the causes of high blood pressure in order to reduce the number of young adults falling victims to the fatal condition. High blood pressure is said to be one of the most common causes of death in America since 2000.
HighBloodPressureSupport.com promotes natural ways to avoid high blood pressure. It contains valuable information geared towards the better understanding of hypertension and its risks.
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