Public Awareness About Hypertension Must Be Raised Amid Rising Cases: Health Experts

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ISLAMABAD: Health expert on Sunday has strongly advised the public to have timely awareness, precautions and adoption of the healthy lifestyle thus to save them from suffering from the rising number of Hypertension cases.

Cardiologist Major Gen. (Retd) Dr.Azhar Mahmood Kayani warned that hypertension is responsible for many premature deaths globally. He said more than half of the Pakistani population including adults are suffering from high blood pressure issue which is causing numerous serious and potentially fatal human ailments.

“Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure issue, and is often referred to as the silent killer because there are rarely visible symptoms warning you that your blood pressure is going to be high.”

Dr Kayani said that eating unhealthy meals causes high blood pressure, which can in turn induce brain hemorrhages, heart attacks, diabetes, and kidney illnesses. High blood pressure during pregnancy is particularly dangerous for women.

“Exercise is one of the best things which can lower high blood pressure,” he stressed, adding, walking just 30 minutes a day can help lower your blood pressure.

Dr Azhar further advised that people should try to avoid excessive use of salt in food and unnecessary stressful situations, and must undergo a regular blood pressure check-up.