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Watermelon juice for lowering blood pressure on hypertensive patients: a case study Mirqotussyifa Mirqotussyifa
Indonesian Journal of Community Development Vol 2, No 2 (2022): Indonesian Journal of Community Development
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijcd.v2i2.55843

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Background: The elderly are susceptible to infectious disease infections due to degenerative problems. Besides that, many non-communicable diseases appear in the elderly, including;  diabetes mellitus, arthritis or gout, stroke, and hypertension. Hypertension is a state of increased blood pressure exceeding normal limits, where systolic 140 mmHg and systolic 90 mmHg after two measurements, with an interval of 5 minutes where the patient is calm or at rest. One of the non-pharmacological therapies for hypertension is by consuming watermelon juice.  Watermelon is a fruit that contains high enough potassium, water, and fiber, which affects lowering blood pressure. Purposes: This study aimed to determine the effect of giving watermelon juice on reducing high blood pressure. Method: a case study conducted by observation. Results: it was found that after the client consumed watermelon juice for seven days, blood pressure decreased from 180/100 mmHg to  140/80 mmHg. Conclusion: there is an effect on giving watermelon juice to reduce blood pressure in the elderly. 
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