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Strong4Life Provider Program Evaluating and Managing Hypertension in the

Primary Care Office

Stephanie Walsh, M.D

Debby Pollack, M.D.

Don Batisky, M.D.

Following the education today, the learner will

be able to:

1. Identify and diagnose hypertension in

overweight and obese children

2. Practice evidence-based management of

hypertension in the primary care setting

3. Implement strategies to improve patients'

compliance of treatment

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90% of American’s

aged 2 and older

eat too much

sodium.

Average

daily intake

3,387 mg

Source US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural and Research Service, National

Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 24 and current manufacturer’s

data. Note: Values were rounded to the nearest 10 mg.

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Source National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division for Heart Disease

and Stroke Prevention, September 2012.

Jason will ride his bike 3 days a week for 15 minutes. X

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