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Do not apply for health cover without revealing existing hypertension
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Sanjay Kumar Singh Karthik Jerome New Delhi
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May 17 will be celebrated as World Hypertension Day. According to the World Health Organisation and the India Hypertension Control Initiative, around 25 per cent of Indian adults suffer from hypertension. This condition can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney and eye disorders, and cognitive decline. 'Hypertension can be the root cause of many diseases regarded as chronic or critical,' says Ashish Yadav, head (products and business operations), ManipalCigna Health Insurance.
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