Filipinos and Hypertension

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A new study conducted by the National Nutrition and Health Survey found that 1 in 4 Filipinos has hypertension and are at risk from lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes. Not really surprising considering the popularity of fast food chains in the country and the sedentary lifestyle of most people.

from the Manila Bulletin:

Recent results of the National Nutrition and Health Survey (NNHeS II) FNRI showed that more Filipinos have hypertension, high fasting blood sugar, and high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other lifestyle-related diseases.

They found out that one in every four Filipino adults (25.3 percent) has hypertension or a blood pressure (BP) reading equal to or higher than 140/90 millimeter mercury (mmHg), a significant increase in the prevalence of hypertension. In 2008, the prevalence of hypertension increased to 25.3 percent from 22.5 percent in 2003.

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