Arterial Hypertension Prevention Week

The week from May 12 to May 18, 2025, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation declared the Week of Combating Arterial Hypertension and Adherence to the therapy prescribed by a doctor (in honor of World Hypertension Day, which is celebrated on May 17). The doctors of the Krasivo sanatorium join a significant information campaign and conduct talks, lectures, seminars and health hours on this topic.

Arterial pressure (BP) is the pressure of blood on the walls of blood vessels. With high blood pressure, a person is diagnosed with hypertension or hypertension, and with low blood pressure, a diagnosis of hypotension or hypotension is made. Arterial hypertension (AH) is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases in the world. Prevention of arterial hypertension is of great importance. The likelihood of developing high blood pressure and its adverse effects can be minimized by applying the following measures:

• Regular physical activity.

• Reducing salt intake to less than 5 grams per day.

• Consumption of at least 400 g of fruits and vegetables per day.

• Reducing the consumption of total fats, including saturated fats.

• Control of cholesterol and blood sugar levels and maintain a normal body weight.

• Cessation of tobacco use and abstinence from alcohol.

• Healthy sleep (at least 7-8 hours) and stress control.                                                                                                                            

We wish you good health!