Korean Dictionary
How to say “Hypertension” in Korean
고혈압
gohyeorap
IntermediateHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
고혈압 affects a large portion of Korean adults particularly those who are older and consume salty foods. Korean doctors frequently screen for 고혈압 during checkups as it is a silent condition with serious consequences. Lifestyle changes including reduced sodium intake and regular exercise are the first line of management for 고혈압 in Korea.
Example Sentence
고혈압이 있어서 싱겁게 먹으려고 노력해요.
I have hypertension so I try to eat with less salt.
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