THE OUTCOME OF THE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING.

They were surprised about the risk factors,dangers of high blood pressure and also their blood pressure readings after the screening.More than half of the people knew about high blood pressure but did not know the dangers associated with it.They enjoyed the education and were well informed.Out of the 90 people screened,20 people had a normal blood pressure readings,28 people had a normal reading but are on antihypertensive medications,32 people recorded a higher blood pressure reading but are not known hypertensive patients and 10 people had defaulted on their medication and had abnormal readings too.Apart from the group education given to the people,one on one education was also given to those with high blood pressure readings.They were also instructed to report to the nearby clinics, hospitals for continuous monitoring of their blood pressure and prompt therapy.Follow ups to be done by our team.

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FIG

An Asian species of flowering plants in the mulberry family known as the common fig or just the fig. Native to the Middle East and western Asia, it has been sought out and cultivated since ancient times and is now widely grown throughout the temperate world both for its fruits and as an ornamental plant. Figs are good sources of energy, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 etc, minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and manganese.

DON'T MISS THE SHOW TODAY

It is going to be educative and interesting on LIGHT TV today at 11am,when staff from LIFE FROM 30 educate the people of Ghana on Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and the secrets behind LIFE FROM 30 Organization. Don't miss antenatal clinic when pregnant. Remember to monitor your blood pressure readings before and after pregnancy.Take control of your life. You are too young to die at your age. #lifefrom30hypertensionawarenessgroup#

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