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原标题:High Blood Pressure: How It Affects Men and Women Differently
原作者:潘艾彦(音译)新保健集团、白沙诊所的咨询师
"When it comes to hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, one should be aware of some of the differences between men and women. High blood pressure is more common in men as compared to women before the age of 50 years old. However, after the age of 55 years old, high blood pressure is more common among women than men," says Dr Ian Phoon, Consultant, SingHealth Polyclinics – Pasir Ris, a member of the SingHealth group.
High blood pressure complications for men and women
High blood pressure complications include heart attacks and stroke. Studies have shown that such complications are significantly lower in women, especially in women who have not undergone menopause. Between these two complications, the reduction in heart attacks is much more prominent.
When comparing men and women between 40 and 70 years old with similar degrees of high blood pressure, women have lower complication risks than men. Therefore, to have similar damage to organs and blood vessels in women, a greater blood pressure load is required.
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