25 How high is Your Blood Pressure knowledge? Hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent non-communicable disease in India. Uncontrolled blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart attacks and stroke, and are responsible for one third of total deaths in India. Take this quiz to check your knowledge on hypertension. Please fill in the below details NameEmail 1 / 10 1. What is the most common symptom of high blood pressure? Increased heartbeat High body temperature Fatigue Doesn’t show any symptom High Blood pressure is called the silent killer because it usually comes without any warning. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to whether you have high blood pressure. High Blood pressure is called the silent killer because it usually comes without any warning. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to whether you have high blood pressure. 2 / 10 2. What is the normal blood pressure value? 130/80 140/90 120/80 150/90 Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg are considered within the normal range. Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg are considered within the normal range. 3 / 10 3. Which is the most important ingredient that you should reduce in your diet to control hypertension? Sugar Salt Fats WHO recommends less than 5grams of salt everyday to reduce risk of hypertension and lower blood pressure levels. WHO recommends less than 5grams of salt everyday to reduce risk of hypertension and lower blood pressure levels. 4 / 10 4. Which of these can increase your risk of high blood pressure? Obesity Alcohol Smoking All of the above Among the conditions that increases the risk of high blood pressure is obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol and tobacco. Among the conditions that increases the risk of high blood pressure is obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol and tobacco. 5 / 10 5. What can you do to control high blood pressure? Have a healthy diet Exercise regularly Monitor your blood pressure and take regular medication All of the above To control your blood pressure you need to have a healthy diet and maintain your weight. Along with it, moderate exercise is also important and if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, monitor it regularly. To control your blood pressure you need to have a healthy diet and maintain your weight. Along with it, moderate exercise is also important and if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, monitor it regularly. 6 / 10 6. You can only get your blood pressure measured in a hospital? True False Besides the hospital, you can get your blood pressure checked at any clinic, primary health care centre or even at home. Besides the hospital, you can get your blood pressure checked at any clinic, primary health care centre or even at home. 7 / 10 7. Hypertension can cause damage to the Heart Brain Kidneys All of above High blood pressure can affect the heart, brain, and kidneys. It can decrease the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain and heart, causing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. It also increases the risk for chronic kidney disease. High blood pressure can affect the heart, brain, and kidneys. It can decrease the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain and heart, causing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. It also increases the risk for chronic kidney disease. 8 / 10 8. Hypertension medications can be discontinued when the blood pressure returns to normal. True False Even if you have reduced your blood pressure levels, you should continue with your medications and do not stop without consulting your doctor. Even if you have reduced your blood pressure levels, you should continue with your medications and do not stop without consulting your doctor. 9 / 10 9. About how many Indian men and women above the age of 15 are estimated to have high blood pressure? One in every four Indian women and one out of five men suffer from hypertension One in every five Indian women and one out of four men suffer from hypertension One in every seven Indian women and one out of six men suffer from hypertension One in every six Indian women and one out of seven men suffer from hypertension As per National Family Health Survey 5, one in every five Indian women and one out of four men suffer from hypertension. As per National Family Health Survey 5, one in every five Indian women and one out of four men suffer from hypertension. 10 / 10 10. Which day is celebrated every year as World Hypertension Day? March 15 April 7 May 17 October 16 World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 to raise awareness of hypertension and encourage hypertension prevention, detection, and control. World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 to raise awareness of hypertension and encourage hypertension prevention, detection, and control. Your score is The average score is 70%Learn More LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz
