Chief Expert Guo Jizhen Discusses----Controlling Hypertension for a Wonderful Life

Author: Guo Jizhen
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The entire book is themed around a healthy lifestyle, covering topics of public concern such as rational diet, moderate exercise, balanced psychology, and the prevention and treatment of common diseases, as well as knowledge. The book is written with profound insights that linger in the mind, and its language is simple yet memorable. It integrates authority, scientific rigor, knowledge,, and practicality, making it a masterpiece of public health education and a fine example of medical science popularization literature. Since the reform and opening-up, the living standards and health levels of the Chinese people have greatly improved, and there has been a quiet rise in the trend of learning health science knowledge. However, it must be admitted that, overall, the scientific and cultural literacy of the Chinese people is still relatively low. Some groups lack awareness of self-care, cling to unhealthy lifestyles, and even retain outdated customs. Some pseudo-scientific so-called health functions and methods still harm people's health in some areas. Therefore, strengthening the popularization and education of health knowledge for the masses, promoting the spirit of science, improving the ability to distinguish between science and superstition, civilization and ignorance, progress and backwardness, breaking away from outdated customs, opposing feudal superstition, and promoting the establishment of a healthy lifestyle across society remain long-term and arduous tasks. Especially after the fight against SARS in the first half of this year, the public's awareness of self-care has greatly increased, and there has been a growing trend of learning culture, advocating science, emphasizing hygiene, and valuing cleanliness. Strengthening the construction of public health systems, enhancing health education, and improving people's awareness of disease prevention have become a consensus across society. To meet the needs of the masses and expand health education and publicity, and to promote the in-depth development of the "Health Community Action" initiative, the People's Health Publishing House has published the "Essentials of Health Community Action Lectures" series. The authors of this series are a group of chief health education experts appointed by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Health. Among them are doctors with rich clinical experience, scholars engaged in long-term nutrition research, and experts who have worked in health management for many years. Their common characteristic is a passion for China's health education and health promotion cause. The publication of the "Essentials of Health Community Action Lectures" series marks a new phase in the "Health Community Action" initiative. This book is divided into eight parts, presenting in-depth yet accessible analyses of high blood pressure in the form of popular Q&A, covering its onset, causes, hazards, and related prevention, treatment, and health care. The main content includes how to prevent the occurrence of high blood pressure, early diagnosis methods, risk factors associated with high blood pressure, how to reduce the risk of high blood pressure to the lowest level, potential complications and harms caused by high blood pressure, some ambiguous concepts in the treatment of high blood pressure, exercise and diet for patients with high blood pressure, and basic knowledge for preventing and treating high blood pressure, among others. The content of this book is profound yet easy to understand. It is believed that this book will help people better understand and recognize high blood pressure, and answer the doubts and questions of those suffering from the condition.