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As many as 10 million adult Poles have arterial hypertension. Nearly 3,5 million of them do not know that they are struggling with the disease, and only 2,7 million are successfully treated. Underestimating this disease may result in serious complications and even death – warns the National Health Fund. What is the risk of arterial hypertension and how to effectively lower it? See our gallery.

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1/ 9 What is the risk of hypertension

2/ 9 Limit salting

3/ 9 Replace salt with herbs and spices

4/ 9 Eat vegetables, poultry and fish

5/ 9 Get moving

6/ 9 Watch your weight

7/ 9 Quit cigarettes, cut down on alcohol and coffee

8/ 9 Relax, rest

9/ 9 Get regular check-ups

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