The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is promoting its prevention programs in honor of National High Blood Pressure Education Month.
The World Health Organization reported that more than 1.13 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, according to a Weld County news release. In the latest Weld County Community Health Survey, 29% of residents reported having the condition.
High blood pressure happens when pressure elevates in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body, the release said. This forces the heart to work harder than normal, but in many cases, hypertension doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms.
Symptoms can present as headaches, blurred vision or ringing in the ears, yet many people don’t realize they have high blood pressure until it’s detected during a medical visit.
As the condition is often referred to as the “silent killer,” the health department wants to remind residents about the importance of monitoring and managing blood pressure.
“Because high blood pressure frequently goes unnoticed, regular monitoring is crucial,” Health Education Manager Kelly Martinez said in the release. “Checking your blood pressure is a simple step that can lead to early diagnosis and treatment, reducing the risk of serious health issues later on.”
Common risk factors that can cause hypertension include inactivity, poor dietary habits, smoking, genetic predisposition and medical conditions like sleep apnea, obesity, diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to the county. However, people can reduce their risk by making lifestyle changes.
Weld County prevention programs — Cooking Matters, Heart of Weld and Healthy Eating, Active Living, known as HEAL — support those who want to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of developing hypertension.
For more information on the health department’s programs, go to weld.gov/go/healthed.
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