High Blood Pressure
Controlling Hypertension (A Minute of Health with CDC)
A recent study found an increase in self-reported high blood pressure among U.S. adults, and an increase in the use of medications to control high blood pressure. This podcast discusses the importance of controlling high blood pressure. Created: 4/4/2013 by MMWR. Date Released: 4/4/2013.
Controlling Hypertension (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one third of U.S. adults and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. A recent study found an increase in self-reported high blood pressure among U.S. adults, and an increase in the use of medications to control high blood pressure. In this podcast, Dr. Fleetwood Loustalot discusses the importance of controlling high blood pressure. Created: 4/4/2013 by MMWR. Date Released: 4/4/2013.
Hidden Sodium
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In this podcast, learn about reducing sodium intake by knowing what to eat and the main sources of sodium in the diet. It's important for a healthy lifestyle. Created: 3/4/2013 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 3/4/2013.
Vital Signs - High Blood Pressure
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In the U.S., nearly one third of the adult population have high blood pressure, the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke - two of the nation's leading causes of death. Created: 10/2/2012 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 10/17/2012.
Vital Signs – Presión arterial alta (High Blood Pressure)
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En los EE. UU. casi un tercio de la población adulta tiene presión arterial alta, el principal factor de riesgo de enfermedades cardiacas y accidentes cerebrovasculares, dos de las principales causas de muerte en el país. Created: 10/2/2012 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 10/17/2012.
Blood Pressure Check (A Minute of Health with CDC)
Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and kidney disease. This podcast discusses the importance of controlling your blood pressure. Created: 9/13/2012 by MMWR. Date Released: 9/13/2012.
Blood Pressure Check (A Cup of Health with CDC)
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one in three adults in the United States. Of these, only half have it under control. In this podcasts, Dr. Amy Valderrama discusses the importance of getting your blood pressure screened regularly. Created: 9/13/2012 by MMWR. Date Released: 9/13/2012.
Teaming Up Against High Blood Pressure
This podcast is based on the September 2012 CDC Vital Signs report. A team-based approach by patients, health care systems, and health care providers is one of the best ways to treat uncontrolled high blood pressure. Created: 9/4/2012 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/4/2012.
Unámonos contra la presión arterial alta (Teaming Up Against High Blood Pressure)
Este podcast se basa en el informe Vital Signs de los CDC de septiembre del 2012. Una de las mejores formas de tratar la presión arterial que no está controlada es con un enfoque de equipo con participación del paciente, del sistema de salud y de los proveedores de atención médica. Created: 9/4/2012 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/4/2012.
Teaming Up Against High Blood Pressure PSA (:60)
Nearly one-third of American adults have high blood pressure, and more than half of them don’t have it under control. Simply seeing a doctor and taking medications isn’t enough for many people who have high blood pressure. A team-based approach by patients, health care systems, and health care providers is one of the best ways to treat uncontrolled high blood pressure. Created: 9/4/2012 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 9/4/2012.
Too Much Sodium
This podcast is based on the February 2012 CDC Vital Signs report. Ninety percent of Americans age two and older eat too much sodium which can increase your risk for high blood pressure and often leads to heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the US. Learn several small steps you can take to reduce the amount of sodium in your diet. Created: 2/7/2012 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 2/7/2012.
Demasiado sodio (Too Much Sodium)
Este podcast se basa en la edición de febrero del 2012 del informe Vital Signs de los CDC. El 90 por ciento de los estadounidenses mayores de dos años de edad consumen mucho sodio (sal), lo cual puede aumentar el riesgo de hipertensión arterial, una afección que a menudo resulta en enfermedades cardiovasculares y accidentes cerebrovasculares, dos de las causas principales de muerte en los EE. UU. Infórmese sobre las medidas sencillas que puede tomar para reducir el consumo de sodio en su alimentación. Created: 2/7/2012 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 2/7/2012.
Too Much Sodium PSA (:60)
This 60 second PSA is based on the February 2012 CDC Vital Signs report. Ninety percent of Americans age two and older eat too much sodium which can increase your risk for high blood pressure and often leads to heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the US. Learn several small steps you can take to reduce the amount of sodium in your diet. Created: 2/7/2012 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 2/7/2012.
Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health (Long Version)
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This video presents information about salt as a major contributor to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Created: 2/1/2011 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP). Date Released: 4/20/2011.
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol—What You Need to Know
This podcast is based on the February, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report which indicates that two out of three U.S. adults with high cholesterol and half of U.S. adults with high blood pressure don't have their condition under control which puts them at risk for heart disease and stroke. Listen to this program for ways to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Created: 2/1/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 2/1/2011.
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol-What You Need to Know PSA (:60)
This 30-second PSA gives ways to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Created: 2/1/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 2/1/2011.
Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health (Short Version)
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This video presents information about salt as a major contributor to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Created: 2/1/2011 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP). Date Released: 2/1/2011.
Heart Disease and Stroke in Women
This women's health podcast focuses on the impact of heart disease and stroke in women and includes steps to prevent these conditions. Created: 5/11/2009 by Office of Women’s Health (OWH) and National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). Date Released: 5/11/2009.
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