Prävention: der erste Schritt zur Vermeidung von Bluthochdruck

In Brazil, approximately 15 to 20 percent of the population over the age of 18 is affected by high blood pressure. The aim of this study was to measure blood pressure and determine the body mass index among young university students, as well as to provide information on preventive measures. A total of 250 volunteer students were selected, and blood pressure was measured using an electronic blood pressure monitor. Most participants were sedentary (52.8%), and 16% were overweight. The blood pressure measurements revealed that about 21% of the volunteers had borderline hypertension or stage 1 hypertension. Early detection and continuous treatment are priority measures that should be taken to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by high blood pressure.