One in three Australian adults has high blood pressure, but only half of them know they are living with this serious condition. Furthermore, only a third of people who are aware of their high blood pressure have it under control. Could you or your loved ones be at risk?
Join hypertension expert Professor Markus Schlaich, 2024 Scientist of the Year (joint winner) at the Premier’s Science Awards and CCA’s chief exercise physiologist, Katie Stewart, for this important public health event.
You will gain insight into:
✚ The vital role blood pressure plays in your overall health and why “knowing your numbers” is the first step to living a longer, healthier life.
✚ How high blood pressure puts you at risk of heart attacks, strokes and developing cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease and dementia.
✚ The latest treatments and research into monitoring & managing hypertension.
✚ Simple lifestyle modifications you can make to lower your blood pressure.
✚ Why personally-prescribed exercise should be part of a comprehensive approach to reducing hypertension-related risks.
WHEN: Monday, 4 November 2024, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm (please arrive and take your seat by 5.15pm in advance of the 5.30pm start).
WHERE: Chronic Care Australia, Cottesloe Medical Centre, 525 Stirling Hwy, Cottesloe.
COST: $10.
