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Young Attack by Stroke
Scientists in America said in a statement unhealthy lifestyles lead to many children and adults who are at risk of stroke. The researchers looked at the figures for ischemic stroke, caused by blood clots, and hemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain.
Cegah Hypertension Dengan Pola Makan
Perubahan pola makan menjurus ke sajian siap santap yang mengandung lemak, protein, dan garam tinggi tapi rendah serat pangan (dietary fiber), membawa konsekuensi terhadap berkembangnya penyakit degeneratif (jantung, diabetes mellitus, aneka kanker, osteoporosis, dan hipertensi. Hasil Survei Kesehatan Rumah Tangga tahun 1995 menunjukkan prevalensi penyakit hipertensi atau tekanan darah tinggi di Indonesia cukup tinggi, yaitu 83 per 1.000 anggota rumah tangga. Pada umumnya perempuan lebih banyak menderita hipertensi dibandingkan dengan pria.
Diabetes
About 16 million people in the United States have diabetes mellitus, a serious, life-long disorder that is, as yet, incurable. About one-third of these people do not know they have diabetes and are not under medical care. Each year, approximately 600,000 people are diagnosed with diabetes. In Illinois, approximately 500,000 persons 18 years of age and older have diagnosed diabetes.
Hypertension
How does high/low blood pressure arise?
The level of blood pressure is established by a part of the brain known as the circulatory centre and is regulated by feedback from the central nervous system.