India: Untreated hypertension is the leading cause of diseases
Hypertension is ranked as the third biggest risk factor for heart disease in India.
As per World Health Organisation (WHO), it is directly responsible for 57% of all stroke deaths and 24% of all coronary heart disease deaths in the country.
As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), about 9% women and 14% men falling in the age bracket of 15-49 years, suffer from hypertension nationally.
“Hypertension can cause significant damage to women during pregnancy, regardless whether the patient is suffering from high blood pressure during the gestation period or has a history of chronic hypertension. Some of the common hypertension disorders related to pregnancy include gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia, which may lead to disastrous consequences, including risking the lives of the mother and child,” said Dr. Ranjana Becon, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Ghaziabad.
Moreover, the rising stress levels in the life of youngsters is compounded with the problems in the change in their food habits with potato wafers, noodles and other such items being consumed regularly by them which have high sodium or salt content.
“One way to combat hypertension is to reduce salt intake and lower stress levels in life. There should be free counseling centers set up by the government. There should also be special government clinics to give necessary medical help to such people. People should also go for regular health check-up” said Dr. Dharminder Nagar, MD- Paras Healthcare.
Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” and person with hypertension may not notice any symptoms. While undetected, hypertension can cause damage to the cardiovascular system and internal organs, such as the kidneys.
18.05.2018
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