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Delhi Witness Rise In Hypertension Cases; 5 Effective Ways To Prevent Hypertension
Delhi witness a rise in hypertension cases. Here are few ways to prevent hypertension. Check them out.
Stress, sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise are among the major causes for hypertension and this has been on the rise over the past few years.
A recent survey conducted by Praja Foundation has revealed that the number of hypertension cases have increased alarmingly at the national capital, Delhi.
As per the survey it has been reported that the number of hypertension cases in Delhi have increased from 3,22,510 in 2015 to 3,61,443 in 2016. For the survey a total sample size of 24,301 households was taken into consideration.
In addition to hypertension, the cases of diarrhoea were also on the rise. The cases of diarrhoea have increased from 5,64,416 in 2015 to 6,22,480 in 2016.
Taking into consideration the increasing number of hypertension cases we have outlined five effective ways to prevent hypertension here. Take a look.
1.
Healthy
Diet:
Having
a
healthy
diet
is
very
important
in
order
to
prevent
hypertension.
Add
a
lot
of
fruits
and
vegetables,
fibre-rich
foods,
especially
those
rich
in
potassium
in
your
daily
diet.
Limiting
the
intake
of
excess
calories,
fat,
and
sugar
helps
prevent
high
blood
pressure.
2.
Cut
Down
On
Salt
Consumption:
It
is
very
important
to
cut
down
on
intake
of
salt.
When
there
is
too
much
of
salt
in
the
body,
it
retains
the
fluids
in
the
body
thus
increasing
the
blood
pressure.
3.
Cut
Down
On
Alcohol:
Alcohol
contains
calories
which
can
lead
to
an
increase
in
the
blood
pressure.
Hence,
it
is
very
essential
to
cut
down
on
alcohol
consumption
to
prevent
hypertension.
4.
Exercise
Regularly:
Physical
exercise
is
very
important
to
keep
your
blood
flow
in
check.
This
helps
to
prevent
hypertension.
Half
an
hour
of
walking
or
jogging
in
the
morning
or
even
in
the
evening
helps
in
keeping
your
blood
pressure
under
check.
5.
Maintaining
Your
Body
Weight:
It
is
important
to
keep
your
body
weight
under
check
in
order
to
prevent
high
blood
pressure.
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