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A Leaning Managment Tool to educate the population on hypertension
Why is important to educate?
Hypertension is known as the "silent killer". This is due to the fact that, based on the Ministry of Health, most persons with the ailment are not aware of it. It is therefore imperative that persons are made aware not only of symptoms but the definition of the non-communicable disease and other factors surronding it.
Stats on Hypertension
One in 3 Jamaicans are hypertensive – 35.8% women and 31.7% men, according to the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey for 2016/17. Read More
What is hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). Read More
What is HyperPlus
This is a learning management tool made to educate the Jamaican population on the basic fundamentals of hypertension. View Our Courses