By 2022, almost a quarter of them had high blood pressure during medical visits, an increase of 37% compared to 2017 figures.
The study confirms that men are more prone to high blood pressure than women (30% versus 17%). Age is also a risk factor: 38% of those over 55 suffer from excessively high blood pressure compared to 15% of 25-34 year olds.
The risk of hypertension also increases with weight gain, with nearly three times as many patients among severely overweight workers as among optimally weighted workers.
Lack of physical activity and an unhealthy diet are known risk factors that can increase blood pressure.
Here are some concrete tips for the prevention and treatment of hypertension:
• Tobacco-free work environment: Implement a strict smoking policy in the workplace and encourage workers to quit smoking through dedicated programs.
• Promotion of physical activity: Stimulate regular physical activity through workplace health programs or group activities such as lunchtime walks. Also consider sports-related infrastructure such as bicycle storage and showers.
• Healthy Eating: Provide healthy food options in company canteens and encourage the adoption of a healthy diet through educational workshops and dietary counseling.
• Regular health checks: Explain what a healthy lifestyle entails and ensure sufficient monitoring of blood pressure and weight.
• Education and awareness: Provide information materials to increase awareness of hypertension and its risk factors.
