Early detection, regular screening must to prevent hypertension: Docs
Lucknow: Over 128 crore adults in the age group of 30-79 years suffer from hypertension but nearly half of them are unaware of their condition.
In India, the numbers are equally alarming, and hypertension has become a widespread public health challenge.
Emphasising these facts at an official programme organised at SGPGI to mark World Hypertension Awareness Day, Dr Prerna Kapoor said: "Hypertension is often silent but can lead to serious problems like heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure if left unchecked. Early detection through regular screening is the key to prevention and control."
Numbers show that one in three adults suffer from high blood pressure. Among them, more than 50% are undiagnosed, and only 20% have their blood pressure under control.
It is also a major cause of heart disease, which contributes to over 27% of total deaths in India.
Themed as 'Hypertension may knock on your door, but it's your choice whether to let it in', the event was jointly organised by hospital administration, cardiology, and general hospital departments of SGPGI.
Assistant professor of cardiology Dr Arpita Katheria delivered an engaging talk on 'Understanding Hypertension: The Silent Killer', shedding light on the importance of awareness and management. She elaborated on the fact that the current generation faced more stress, poor diet, and sedentary habits. "If not addressed early, hypertension can lead to stroke or heart failure in young adults too," she said.
Some key takeaways included the fact that normal BP ranges are 120/80 mmHg while high BP may be described as 140/90 mmHg.
Hypertension can occur without symptoms, and early treatment can prevent 90% of complications.
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