🩸Blood Pressure Quiz🏁 | Let’s Protect Our Brain Health🧠

Last Sunday, HKU Stroke took part in the “Home of Diversity and Harmony — Central and Western District Carnival”, organised by the Central and Western District Office, where we tested everyone’s blood pressure knowledge 💡

Today, it’s your turn 🫵🏻

Q1: What is blood pressure?

Q2: What is the recommended blood pressure level for adults?

Q3: Which of the following conditions are closely linked to high blood pressure?

Did you get them right? Feel free to check the correct answers at the bottom of this post ✅

💡📕 Discover even more tips on managing your blood pressure in the HKU Stroke x Mr. Men Little Miss storybook,GO-GO-GO Carnival — Learning About Blood Pressure with Mr. Rush!

The storybook will be distributed for free at our upcoming public events. Follow HKU Stroke now to stay updated on our latest news ☀️

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｜What is blood pressure?

Blood pressure is the force exerted on the walls of blood vessels when the heart contracts to pump blood into them 💢

｜What is the recommended blood pressure level for adults?

Systolic and diastolic pressure 🔽 Below 130/80 mmHg

｜Which of the following conditions are closely linked to high blood pressure?

Stroke, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease are all closely linked to high blood pressure 😷

📌 That’s why it is important to monitor and manage your blood pressure early to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.