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Global report on hypertension
September 25 , 2023
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- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report on the devastating impact of high blood pressure.
- The report is titled 'Global report on hypertension: The race against a silent killer'.
- 188.3 million people in the same age group are suffering from hypertension.
- Only 37 per cent of Indians are diagnosed with the condition in time, and 30 per cent of them get treatment.
- 76 million deaths could be averted by 2050 if countries can scale up the coverage.
- In India, at least 40 million deaths can be prevented by 2040 if nearly half of those in the 30-79 age group with hypertension are able to control their blood pressure.
- In order to achieve a 50 per cent control rate, 67 million more people with hypertension would need to be effectively treated.
- The WHO report is based on the analysis of the data where blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher.
- Hypertension leads to stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, kidney damage and numerous other health problems.
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