What are the key findings of the WHO's first-ever report on the global impact of high blood pressure
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the global impact of high blood pressure. The report states that approximately four in every five people with high blood pressure are not treated adequately. The government has introduced the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' in Lok Sabha for the women's reservation bill.
The key findings of the WHO's first-ever report on the global impact of high blood pressure are as follows:
- High blood pressure affects one in four adults worldwide, totaling approximately 1.4 billion people.
- Only one in five individuals with high blood pressure have the condition under control.
- In low-income countries, 80% of people with high blood pressure are not adequately treated, compared to 58% in middle-income countries and 31% in high-income countries.
- High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke, resulting in 10 million deaths annually.
- Approximately 9.4 million premature deaths could be prevented globally each year if blood pressure was controlled and treated properly.
- Public health policies that prioritize early detection and affordable treatment of high blood pressure are needed to reduce the burden of this condition.
- Effective prevention measures, such as reducing salt intake and implementing healthier diets and lifestyles, can significantly contribute to preventing high blood pressure.
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