{"id":1529,"date":"2020-03-13T15:01:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T05:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/?p=1529"},"modified":"2020-03-13T15:01:55","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T05:01:55","slug":"why-you-should-use-our-hypertension-travel-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/why-you-should-use-our-hypertension-travel-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should use our hypertension travel insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Firstly, what\nexactly is hypertension?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypertension is the\nmedical term for the condition colloquially known as \u201chigh blood\npressure\u201d. Blood pressure refers to the force that a person\u2019s\nblood exerts against the walls of their blood vessels and is\ncomprised of two components \u2013 systolic and diastolic pressures. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Untreated\nhypertension can precipitate other serious health complications such\nas heart disease (atherosclerosis), heart attack and stroke. It is\nalso a risk factor for kidney disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes\nhypertension?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypertension affects\none in seven adult Australians and becomes more common as we age, due\nto our arteries becoming less elastic and more rigid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypertension can be\nparticularly dangerous, because there are often no obvious symptoms\nof the condition, and often won\u2019t be diagnosed until you have a\nregular check up with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An unhealthy\nlifestyle can cause hypertension, as well as genetic factors.\nLifestyle issues such as obesity, being sedentary, heavy drinking and\na diet high in salt can play a part. The effects of hypertension on\nthe arteries are worsened by diabetes, cigarette smoking, a high\nsaturated fat (usually animal fats) diet and elevated blood\ncholesterol. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should be noted\nthat some drugs can cause elevated blood pressure \u2013 common culprits\ninclude the oral combined contraceptive pill, nonsteroidal anti\ninflammatories and some cough medicines. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypertension and\ntravel insurance\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nHaving hypertension should not stop Australians\nfrom having a great holiday, particularly as insure4less specialises\nin providing affordable travel insurance for travellers with\npre-existing medical conditions. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nFor your own peace of mind, you can relax\nin the knowledge that you have the protection of one of the world\u2019s\nlargest insurers and medical emergency teams to support you whilst\noverseas if you suddenly suffer from a hypertensive related illness.\nThese include heart attacks and strokes. We ask you to declare your\nhypertension when completing your online travel insurance (normally\nthere is no extra to pay) and then when you receive your policy\nvia email it will confirm in writing exactly what your cover is. You\ncan then simply travel and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nHere’s just a few hypertension travel tips\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n