'Don’t Wait for Warning Signs – There May Not Be Any': Get Tested Now for High Blood Pressure, Says Doctor
- On May 16, 2025, experts and doctors held awareness events worldwide, including Ahmedabad and Somerset, ahead of World Hypertension Day on May 17.
- The events addressed hypertension’s silent damage to organs, a rise in younger and female patients, and lifestyle and stress factors driving this health issue.
- Speakers emphasized the importance of managing hypertension through regular monitoring of blood pressure, consistent use of prescribed medications, adopting nutritious eating habits, engaging in daily exercise, and utilizing techniques to reduce stress.
- A 2025 screening of over 15,000 individuals in Ahmedabad found 24.4% hypertensive and 51.9% pre-hypertensive, evidencing the condition’s widespread undetected prevalence.
- These findings suggest urgent wider screening, integrated management, and public education to reduce hypertension’s complications like stroke, heart, kidney, and brain damage.
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May & Baker Educates Nigerians On Dangers Of Hypertension
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NCD alliance calls for united front against hypertension
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Every home must have a BP machine — Dr. Agbi warns of silent hypertension threat
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Prioritize prevention of hypertension, cervical cancer, DOH appeals
The Department of Health – Western Visayas called on the public on Friday, May 16, to stay informed and proactive in preventing cervical cancer and hypertension. The DOH issued the call as the nation marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Hypertension Awareness Month this May. Cervical cancer remains a public health concern of importance, especially […]
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