Youth at risk as hypertension cases climb
A cardiologist stressed that hypertension is increasingly affecting Pakistani youth, emphasising the need for regular monitoring and awareness as the World Health Organisation reports over 1 billion people worldwide are affected with estimates suggesting a rise to 1.5 billion by 2025.
In an exclusive conversation with a private news channel, renowned Heart Specialist Dr Bashir Hanif highlighted the significance of World Hypertension Day, observed annually on May 17 to raise public awareness and promote prevention and control of this disease. Dr Hanif emphasised the importance of awareness and regular monitoring in combating hypertension, a growing health concern worldwide.
Hypertension is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it can gradually build up in the body without noticeable symptoms, ultimately leading to severe cardiovascular issues like myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure, he mentioned. According to Dr Bashir Hanif, around 42% of people in Pakistan are unaware of hypertension symptoms and lack disease awareness, highlighting a significant need for education and awareness efforts.
Dr Bashir Hanif stated that more than 52% of people in Pakistan are affected by hypertension, underscoring the widespread nature of this health issue in the country. He further mentioned that according to a global health survey report, hypertension has been the leading cause of death and disability-adjusted life years worldwide since 1990. By 2025, the number of people with hypertension is expected to surge by 15-20%, reaching nearly 1.5 billion.
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A cardiologist stressed that hypertension is increasingly affecting Pakistani youth, emphasising the need for regular monitoring and awareness as the World Health Organisation reports over 1 billion people worldwide are affected with estimates suggesting a rise to 1.5 billion by 2025. In an exclusive conversation with a private news channel, renowned Heart Specialist Dr Bashir Hanif highlighted the significance of World Hypertension Day, observed annually on May 17 to raise public awareness and promote prevention and control of this disease. Dr Hanif emphasised the importance of awareness and regular monitoring in combating hypertension, a growing health concern worldwide. Hypertension is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it can gradually build up in the body without noticeable symptoms, ultimately leading to severe cardiovascular issues like myocardial infarction, stroke and heart failure, he mentioned. According to Dr Bashir Hanif, around 42% of people in Pakistan are unaware of hypertension symptoms and lack disease awareness, highlighting a significant need for education and awareness efforts. Dr Bashir Hanif stated that more than 52% of people in Pakistan are affected by hypertension, underscoring the widespread nature of this health issue in the country. He further mentioned that according to a global health survey report, hypertension has been the leading cause of death and disability-adjusted life years worldwide since 1990. By 2025, the number of people with hypertension is expected to surge by 15-20%, reaching nearly 1.5 billion.
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