hypertension, pre, and BP

Question 1

% of Americans that will be diagnosed with hypertension in their lifetime.

Answer 1

90%

Question 2

BP is measured in two numbers __________ over _______.

Answer 2

systolic

diastolic milimeters of mercury mmHg

Question 3

Measurement of the heart at rest

Answer 3

diastolic

Question 4

Women over the age of _____are more likely to develop hypertension

Answer 4

65

Question 5

Ethnicity can play a role in the development of hypertension. T/F

Answer 5

T

Question 6

% of people with diabetes that also have hypertension?

Answer 6

60%

Question 7

BP normally rises and falls over the course of the day. T/F

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Risk factors for hypertension

Answer 8

diet 
lack of exercise
obesity
excess alcohol
tobacco use
prehypertension
diabetes
family history
age
gender-men more likely before 45
race- blacks at highest risk and earlier age