The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced on the 12th that it will conduct a blood pressure measurement campaign for pregnant women in conjunction with World Hypertension Day (May 17). Hypertension is a major cause of cerebrovascular diseases, and the number of hypertension patients in the country exceeds 13 million.
Typically, if someone is pregnant with their first child or has a history of obesity or diabetes, they may develop hypertension during pregnancy. If hypertension occurs when expecting a child, it can lead to a stroke and affect the health of the fetus. Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure exceeds 140 mmHg systolic and 90 mmHg diastolic during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, it is advisable to regularly monitor blood pressure and maintain a balanced diet and exercise. Experiencing gestational hypertension increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases later, so regular management is necessary. Jeong Young-mi, head of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, said, "Monitoring blood pressure during pregnancy is the easiest and most effective way to manage the health of both the mother and the child."