Hypertension: Modifiable Risk Factors assignment
An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have hypertension, most (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries
An estimated 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition.
Less than half of adults (42%) with hypertension are diagnosed and treated.
Approximately 1 in 5 adults (21%) with hypertension have it under control.
Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide.
Modifiable risk factors [for hypertension] include unhealthy diets (excessive salt consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fats, low intake of fruits and vegetables), physical inactivity, consumption of tobacco and alcohol, and being overweight or obese (World Health Organization, 2023).
Create a short, but comprehensive, teaching handout that addresses each of these modifiable risk factors. Your intended audience is the community. Give examples of how to reduce these risk factors.
You may use Word, PowerPoint, Canva, etc. as long as it can be uploaded below as a file. Give credit to your sources using APA 7th edition format.
Include each of these items with actionable examples on your teaching handout:
Unhealthy diet
Give five or more examples of how to reduce sodium, decrease trans and saturated fat, or to increase intake of fruits and vegetables in a diet.
Physical activity
Give five or more examples of how to increase physical activity.
Tobacco and alcohol consumption
Give two or more examples of how to reduce alcohol intake and eliminate tobacco use.
Being overweight or obese
Give two or more specific examples of how a healthy lifestyle can have a positive impact on body weight.
