Keep Your Heart in Check-Know Your Blood Pressure Number/Nais ng mga Pilipino ang Malusog na Puso (bilingual English, Tagalog)
Hypertension is probably the most important risk factor related to heart disease in Filipinos. With the high sodium levels present in many popular dishes, it’s important for Filipinos to learn how to keep their blood pressure in check. Presented within a cultural framework familiar to Filipinos, "Keep Your Heart in Check - Know Your Blood Pressure Number," explains what high blood pressure is, how to read your blood pressure number, and ways to keep blood pressure in the normal range.
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