Understanding Hypertension

Hypertension is a very common condition, affecting billions of adults worldwide. Despite being so common, it remains one of the most widely misunderstood and poorly controlled conditions. Left uncontrolled, hypertension can increase the risk for serious health problems such as heart attack and stroke.

One of the significant risk factors for hypertension is an unhealthy lifestyle. Given the nature of work, diet on board, physical inactivity, as well as alcohol and tobacco use; seafarers may be at-risk for hypertension.

In this course, you will learn the basic facts about hypertension, including its symptoms, causes, treatment, etc. This course will also debunk the common misconceptions surrounding hypertension.

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Trinity Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers, Inc.

Trinity is a full-line insurance broker that provides products and services in both General Insurance and Employee Benefits. For more than three decades, Trinity has transformed the lives of its clients and customers, redefining what it means to be in the business of insurance by creating products and services that are customized, personalized, and cost-effective. Through its partnership with Brokerslink, a global broking company that brings together market-leading independent brokers from more than 100 countries, Trinity is equipped to serve its clients with risk management services that they might need.

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