Tarioffshore Daily HSE Tips – 27th February 2024

MY HEALTH, MY LIFE: CONTROL HYPERTENSION

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is > or = 140/90mmHg. It
is common, it is preventable but can be serious and cause complications if not treated.

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

- Most persons never have symptoms

- Most persons are unaware that they are hypertensive
- It affects many organs of the body, leading to severe complications
- It is called a “SILENT KILLER”
- With hypertension, it’s possible to look very healthy and not be healthy

SAFE PRACTICES TO THAT CAN HELP CONTROL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

1. Maintain a healthy weight

2. Exercise regularly
3. Eat a healthy diet
4. Limit alcohol intake
5. Reduce amount of salt in your diet
6. Quit smoking
7. Good night sleep
8. Reduce stress
9. Monitor blood pressure regularly

GOOD NEWS: This health hazard, called hypertension, if detected early can be controlled and prevent
serious health complications.