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WHF Hypertension Nutrition Infographic FINAL
WHF Hypertension Nutrition Infographic FINAL
WHF Hypertension Nutrition Infographic FINAL
& NUTRITION
HYPERTENSION or HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure increases to
unhealthy levels.
Blood pressure is determined by the amount
of blood your heart pumps and the amount of
resistance to blood flow in your arteries.
The more blood
your heart pumps the higher the the harder the
and the narrower blood pressure heart has to pump
your arteries
Heart Coronary
Artery Disease Stroke
Failure
25%
16.94%
17.81% 22.51% 20.99%
9.38%
1 IN 5
affects is the
1.3 BILLION
people
have their
hypertension
#1
risk factor for
(1 in 4 adults) under control death globally
SUGAR SALT
9-12g
Health Organization
2x
2g the recommended
amount
LOW
In many high- In low- and middle-income Potassium salts may
income countries, countries, most sodium even have a beneficial
about 75% of consumption comes from effect on your blood
salt comes from salt added during cooking pressure.
processed foods. and at the table.
*People receiving medication for diabetes, heart or kidney disorders should consult their doctor before
using a reduced sodium salt.
Sources: World Health Organization; IHME, Global Burden of Disease; Season with Sense