13/07/2025
Understanding STROKE & Protecting Your Health
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts. Time is crucial—early detection saves lives.
🩺 Know the Risk Factors (many are related to high blood pressure):
⚠️Hypertension (‘presha’) – the biggest risk factor
⚠️Age & family history
⚠️Diabetes & obesity
⚠️Smoking, excessive alcohol, and physical inactivity
In Belize:
-Nearly 28% of adults have hypertension
-Over the past 5 years, 329 deaths were linked to high blood pressure
-In 2020, 127 Belizeans died of stroke, making up 7.5% of total deaths
Remember: high blood pressure often has no symptoms, yet it quietly damages your arteries and brain.
🛡️ What You Can Do:
✔️Monitor your blood pressure at home
✔️Maintain a healthy diet (low salt, more fruits & veggies)
✔️Exercise regularly
✔️Avoid smoking & limit alcohol
✅Take control today!
Grab our Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor for just $100—compact, accurate, and easy to use.
✅ Track your “presha” and reduce your risk of stroke.
Stay informed. Stay proactive. Stay healthy.