Information for your Patients
CHEP and Blood Pressure Canada work together to identify good sources of information for your patients. Here is a list of some sources of information for your patients that is 100% compatible with the CHEP Recommendations.
| Resource | Content | Available From |
| 2008 Patient Recommendations | Blood pressure basics Blood pressure targets Lifestyle changes Salt intake Diagnosis of hypertension Home monitoring Medication adherence |
www.hypertension.ca www.heartandstroke.ca |
| World Hypertension Day | Brochures and posters Public awareness campaigns take place in many Canadian cities |
www.worldhypertensionleague.org |
| Canada’s Food Guide | Food Guide Basics: Choosing Foods Using the Food Guide Maintaining healthy habits |
www.hc-sc.gc.ca |
| Online Health and Fitness Calculators | Body mass index Waist to hip ratio The cost of smoking Optimal weight calculator |
www.healthtoolsonline.com |