Hypertension kills 8 million people every year and its incidence is expected to go up by 60 per cent in 2025. It is a leading risk factor for heart diseases, pregnancy complications, diabetes, and dementia among other ailments.
High blood pressure, especially in early stages, doesn't have any symptoms. It is only diagnosed incidentally, on routine health check up. The question then arises: Do we need to treat it? TheHealthSite.com
World Hypertension Day is observed on May 17 every year. It seeks to create awareness around the condition of hypertension that affects more than a billion people worldwide.
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