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Mar 16, 2023 · Checking your blood pressure is the best way to know if you have high blood pressure. If hypertension isn’t treated, it can cause other health conditions like kidney disease, heart disease and stroke. People with very high blood pressure (usually 180/120 or higher) can experience symptoms including: severe headaches; chest pain; dizziness
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Blood pressure is created by the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels (arteries) as it is pumped by the heart. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. Hypertension is a serious medical condition and can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. It is a major cause of premature death ...
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Hypertension can be managed by reducing and managing mental stress, regularly checking blood pressure and consulting with health professionals, treating high blood pressure and managing other medical conditions. Cessation of tobacco use and the harmful use of alcohol, as well as improvements in diet and exercise, can help reduce symptoms and ...
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Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, contributes to the burden of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure and premature mortality and disability. It disproportionately affects populations in low- and middle-income countries where health systems are weak. Hypertension rarely causes symptoms in the early stages and many ...
Aug 25, 2021 · Data were taken from 1201 studies with 104 million participants in 184 countries, aged 30-79 years, with measurement of blood pressure and data on blood pressure treatment. Hypertension was defined as having systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg, and/or taking medication for hypertension.
May 16, 2022 · The proportion of Sri Lankan adults on medication from among those who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure was 57.7%. With World Hypertension Day 2022 having as its theme ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!’ the WHO Country Office joins the Directorate of NCD of the Ministry of Health to encourage ...
Apr 1, 2021 · To amplify the stark reality of the disease burden from this "silent killer", WHO produced a Global report on hypertension. This comprehensive report features unsettling statistics underscoring the far-reaching consequences of uncontrolled hypertension – ranging from heart attacks, strokes and premature death to substantial economic loss.
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Aug 24, 2021 · An estimated 1.4 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure, but just 14% have it under control. However, cost-effective treatment options do exist. In this guideline, the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the most current and relevant evidence-based global public health guidance on the initiation of treatment with pharmacological agents for hypertension in adults.
May 17, 2024 · 17 May 2024. Highlights. Hypertension – or high blood pressure – is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. It is one of the major causes leading to heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, collectively known as cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and chronic kidney damage.
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Hypertension in China. Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, contributes to the burden of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure and premature mortality and disability. Hypertension rarely causes symptoms in the early stages and many people go undiagnosed. Those who are diagnosed may not have access to treatment and may ...
