Matters of the Heart – Hypertension management

Hypertension
Hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent non-communicable disease in both developed and developing countries including India. Uncontrolled blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart attacks and stroke, and are responsible for one-third of total deaths in India. In India it is estimated that at least one in four adults has hypertension but, only about 12% of them have their blood pressure under control. The latest NFHS 5 data estimated that 21 per cent of females over 15 years have hypertension as opposed to 24 per cent of males in the same age group. Twelve per cent of women and 9 per cent of men say that on two or more occasions they were told by a doctor or health professional that they have hypertension or high blood pressure. Raised blood pressure is among the most important risk factors for CVDs. Moreover, it remains poorly controlled due to low awareness about hypertension, lack of appropriate care through primary care and poor follow up.

Consumer VOICE efforts on Hypertension awareness on social media

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How do you know if you are having hypertension?

Ideally, the normal blood pressure in human beings is 120/80 mm. Hg. A blood pressure of 140/90 mm. Hg. or above is considered high. If blood pressure has been monitored regularly for a week and recorded above 140/90 mm. Hg. on two or more occasions, the person is diagnosed to be hypertensive.

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

The highest of blood pressure will sometimes go unnoticed due to want of symptoms. The only way to know one has high blood pressure is to get it measured. Due to the lack of symptoms, hypertension is also called a silent killer. The symptoms one might experience could include:

  • Headache with or without heaviness of head
  • Fatigue or confusion
  • Vision problems
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Vertigo
  • Blood in the urine
  • Pounding in chest, neck, or ears
  • Loss of balance

How to Maintain Normal Blood Pressure

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Maintain Blood Pressure

Resources on Hypertension

NFHS-5 data on hypertension in india

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Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI)

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India Hypertension Control Initiative Study

The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) a multi-partner initiative conducted a cohort study in 24 IHCI sites in four Indian states — Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana was jointly funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council of Research (ICMR). The aim of the study was to strengthen hypertension or high blood pressure management and control by surveilling and treating patients.

IHCI May 2022 |  Report Highlights

Hypertension Myths and Facts

Hypertension in India – Factsheet

Hypertension

Videos on Hypertension 

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HYPERTENSION IN NEWS

⇨ Media coverage on Hypertension workshop in Bhopal

 

⇨ Place 75m with high BP, diabetes in care

June 5, 2023 | The Asian Age

The minister of health’s recent announcement to screen … Read More

⇨ Stakeholders call for nationwide action to contain hypertension epidemic by 2025

June 5, 2023 | BioVoice

The Ministry of Health’s recent announcement to screen and place 75 million people with hypertension or diabetes on Standard Care by 2025, although ambitious, is the need of the hour, experts said at a roundtable organized by Consumer VOICE, a New Delhi-based consumer organization… Read More

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