'Take BP casually at your own risk '
12 years, 1 month ago

'Take BP casually at your own risk '

The Hindu  

Blood pressure is a silent killer which needs to be detected early and the condition treated aggressively, says renowned blood pressure specialist and this year’s Padma Shri recipient Dr. C. Venkat S. Ram. Having worked in the field of understanding mechanisms of action of various anti-hypertension drugs for over 30 years in the US, Dr. Ram feels that there is a lot of misconception related to blood pressure among general public. Dr. Ram: Worldwide, cases of blood pressure are reducing while in India the cases are on the rise. Therefore, there is a need to diagnose blood pressure early and take treatment aggressively.

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Naruvi Hospitals and The Hindu to present webinar on hypertension on February 28
1 month ago

Naruvi Hospitals and The Hindu to present webinar on hypertension on February 28

The Hindu  

Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore, in collaboration with The Hindu, is set to host a webinar titled “Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know” on February 28. Dr. V. Jacob Jose, consultant cardiologist at Naruvi Hospitals, will provide an introduction to hypertension and its growing prevalence. Dr. K. Suresh Kumar, consultant interventional cardiologist at Naruvi Hospitals, will explain how to measure blood …

Is your blood pressure still uncontrolled? No worries – here’s a trial that works in your favour
2 months, 1 week ago

Is your blood pressure still uncontrolled? No worries – here’s a trial that works in your favour

New Indian Express  

Subin Shekhar, a senior media executive based in Mumbai, has been battling fluctuating blood pressure for several years, with no significant improvement in his condition over the past seven and a half years. The Centre for Chronic Disease Control announced the completion of the Treatment Optimisation for Blood Pressure with Single-Pill Combinations in India study, a research initiative that tested …

Just a 5-minute physical activity can help lower hypertension crisis in India
4 months, 1 week ago

Just a 5-minute physical activity can help lower hypertension crisis in India

India Today  

Short bursts of physical activity are all you need to manage your blood pressure. High blood pressure puts a person at risk for several heart diseases and stroke, with 220 million people undergoing this condition in India. A recent study published earlier this month highlighted the profound impact of physical activity on high blood pressure. Led by Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis, …

Private Healthcare Providers' Lapse in Hypertension Management: A Qualitative Study in Rural Telangana
5 months ago

Private Healthcare Providers' Lapse in Hypertension Management: A Qualitative Study in Rural Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

A new study by the Max Institute of Healthcare Management at the Indian School of Business (ISB) identifies critical gaps in hypertension management by private healthcare providers, particularly in rural and peri-urban India. The findings underscore the need for a more standardized and structured healthcare approach to hypertension, a chronic condition affecting over 220 million Indians and the leading cause …

Alarming increase in hypertension among young Indian children: AIIMS study
10 months ago

Alarming increase in hypertension among young Indian children: AIIMS study

India TV News  

The early onset of hypertension among children and adolescents is becoming increasingly concerning, according to health experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. During a recent briefing in recognition of May as Hypertension Awareness Month, experts highlighted the rising prevalence of high blood pressure in young populations and stressed the importance of early detection and intervention. Dr. Kiran …

Public awareness programme on hypertension organised
10 months, 1 week ago

Public awareness programme on hypertension organised

The Hindu  

The World Hypertension League organised a public awareness programme on the need to keep blood pressure under control to mark World Hypertension Day, which was observed on May 17. Narasingan, the league’s vice-president, said the initiative aimed to educate people about the increasing risk of hypertension, which could leading to many heart complications and could even be fatal if left …

Hyderabad’s battle against youth hypertension
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad’s battle against youth hypertension

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In the complex web of modern healthcare concerns, hypertension stands out as a silent but formidable opponent. Every year on May 17, World Hypertension Day is celebrated to educate and promote awareness about hypertension— commonly known as high blood pressure. Across India, there is a steady rise in hypertension cases among the children and adolescents. According to the study …

Silent killer: The Hindu editorial on hypertension and the first WHO report on the subject
1 year, 6 months ago

Silent killer: The Hindu editorial on hypertension and the first WHO report on the subject

The Hindu  

Globally, hypertension affects one in three individuals and four out of five do not have it adequately controlled, according to the first World Health Organization report on hypertension released on September 19. Based on sketchy data from parts of India, stroke incidence was found to be 108-172 per 1,00,000 people per year and the one-month case fatality rate was 18%-42%, …

The Silent Killer: tackling hypertension in India
1 year, 6 months ago

The Silent Killer: tackling hypertension in India

The Hindu  

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it often goes unnoticed until it triggers severe health complications such as strokes, heart attacks, kidney damage, and heart failure. “The WHO report accurately reflects on hypertension as a public health problem, a significant issue in India,“ said Saurav Basu, Assistant Professor, Public Health Foundation of …

WHO releases its first-ever report on global impact of high BP, states approximately four in every five not treated adequately
1 year, 6 months ago

WHO releases its first-ever report on global impact of high BP, states approximately four in every five not treated adequately

The Hindu  

Approximately four out of every five people with hypertension are not adequately treated, but if countries can scale up coverage, 76 million deaths could be averted between 2023 and 2050, noted the World Health Organization in its first-ever report on the global impact of high blood pressure on Tuesday. It also states that the 2019–2020 National Family Health Survey reported …

Data | Share of pre-hypertensive teenagers rises across most Indian States
1 year, 11 months ago

Data | Share of pre-hypertensive teenagers rises across most Indian States

The Hindu  

In 22 of 28 States, the share of teenage girls who had normal blood pressure decreased between 2015-16 and 2019-21, according to the National Family Health Survey data. More importantly, in some States, the decline in the share of teenage girls with normal BP was steeper than the decline among older age groups. Chart 2 shows the decrease/increase in the …

Hypertension control improves in India, but undiagnosed condition a concern, says Lancet study
2 years, 4 months ago

Hypertension control improves in India, but undiagnosed condition a concern, says Lancet study

The Hindu  

Hypertension control has improved in the country over the past few years, but undiagnosed and uncontrolled blood pressure among people remains a concern, says a study published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia. Althaf Ali, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, who is one of the authors, said: “The pooled control status for hypertension between 2001 and 2020 …

Over 75 per cent Indians with hypertension have uncontrolled BP: Lancet study
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 75 per cent Indians with hypertension have uncontrolled BP: Lancet study

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Less than one-fourth of hypertensive patients in India have their blood pressure under control, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health journal. The team, including researchers from National Centre for Disease Control, New Delhi, and Boston University School of Public Health, US, conducted a systematic review of 51 studies published after 2001 that reported hypertension …

Hypertension: a ticking time bomb in Indian adolescents
2 years, 4 months ago

Hypertension: a ticking time bomb in Indian adolescents

The Hindu  

High blood pressure is already a problem of great magnitude in India. The Indian National Health Portal reports that 30% of adult Indians have elevated blood pressure — a little higher in urban compared with rural areas. Adolescents with high fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, serum triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels also have a greater risk of high blood pressure. …

India’s hypertension control programme is an example for the world
2 years, 6 months ago

India’s hypertension control programme is an example for the world

Hindustan Times  

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, kills more than 15 lakh people in India every year, but now India has made a strong start improving care for the life-threatening condition. This progress is due to the India Hypertension Control Initiative, a primary health care intervention launched in November 2017 to help India address hypertension with evidence-based strategies that are …

World Hypertension Day: Why blood pressure and heart have mercurial relationship
2 years, 10 months ago

World Hypertension Day: Why blood pressure and heart have mercurial relationship

Firstpost  

World Hypertension Day: While high blood pressure itself may be a relatively silent and inconspicuous disorder, it is arguably the commonest risk factor for heart diseases High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension, is one of the most common disorders in India and worldwide. While high blood pressure itself may be a relatively silent and inconspicuous disorder, it is arguably …

The India hypertension control initiative
2 years, 10 months ago

The India hypertension control initiative

The Hindu  

The story so far: A project called the India Hypertension Control Initiative finds that nearly 23% out of 2.1 million Indians have uncontrolled blood pressure. By December 2020, IHCI was expanded to 52 districts across ten States — Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal. To achieve India’s target of a 25% …

One in four adults in India suffers from hypertension, says ICMR report
2 years, 10 months ago

One in four adults in India suffers from hypertension, says ICMR report

Live Mint  

One in four adults in India suffers from hypertension and only 10% of patients have their blood pressure under control, according to a report by the India Council for Medical Research. Phase-2 was launched in July 2019 and by December 2021 had expanded to 101 districts across 19 states, enrolling more than 20 lakh patients in 13,821 health facilities including …

60%-70% Indians with hypertension unaware of their condition: Study
3 years, 7 months ago

60%-70% Indians with hypertension unaware of their condition: Study

Hindustan Times  

India has one of the lowest rates of hypertension diagnosis in the world, a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal The Lancet has shown. Yet, India ranked 193rd for women and 170th for men in the rate of hypertension diagnosis among 200 countries, according to the study. “India’s hypertension treatment rate was about one third lower than the global …

Have You Checked Your BP Today? Hypertension is The Silent Killer That Increases Your Risk of COVID Death
3 years, 8 months ago

Have You Checked Your BP Today? Hypertension is The Silent Killer That Increases Your Risk of COVID Death

News 18  

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious medical condition that is responsible for at least 10.4 million deaths and 218 million disability-adjusted life years globally. The presence of hypertension “It is important for people who have high …

6 Myths About Hypertension or High Blood Pressure, Busted
4 years, 6 months ago

6 Myths About Hypertension or High Blood Pressure, Busted

News 18  

Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic condition that’s emerging as a huge concern in India? Fact: Many believe that you don’t need to regularly check your blood pressure levels if you’re below 40 years of age, but as indicated above, the prevalence of hypertension among younger people proves that this is not true. Yes, hypertension …

36 per cent BP tests in Telangana wrong: Study
5 years, 7 months ago

36 per cent BP tests in Telangana wrong: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: When you go for measurement of blood pressure and it is high in a single reading, do not believe it. Termed as ‘white-coat’ hypertension' which is due to anxiety created at the doctor's clinic, this condition was found to be misdiagnosed in 42 per cent of the 18,000 people surveyed in four years in India. Faulty device gives faulty …

‘Rising hypertension cases in Tamil Nadu causes concern’
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Rising hypertension cases in Tamil Nadu causes concern’

Deccan Chronicle  

Tiruchy: Eminent cardiologist of Tiruchy, Dr M. Chenniappan has warned that high blood pressure or hypertension is a ‘silent killer’ because it often has no obvious symptoms, but can cause cardiovascular and other complications, and even death. He also cited a recent study which showed that 31 per cent of adults between 15 and 49 years in Tamil Nadu had …

One in three Indians suffer from high BP: Association of Physicians of India
6 years, 1 month ago

One in three Indians suffer from high BP: Association of Physicians of India

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The battle against high blood pressure was one of the focus points of the second day of scientific programme at the ongoing annual conference of the Association of Physicians of India in Kochi. Opening the session on management of hypertension, Dr Girish Mathur, vice-dean, Indian College of Physicians, said that one in three Indian adults suffer from high blood …

Monitoring blood pressure all day is a must
6 years, 6 months ago

Monitoring blood pressure all day is a must

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Measuring of blood pressure at different times during 24 hours is being emphasised upon as it is found that management is much easier while the treatment though effective it is not practical for a large populace in India. Experts state that 24-hour blood pressure measuring is not mandatory in India but is advised for those patients who have uncontrolled …

Monitoring blood pressure at home can help treat hypertension faster
6 years, 6 months ago

Monitoring blood pressure at home can help treat hypertension faster

Hindustan Times  

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a leading public health challenge globally due to its high prevalence and related morbidity and mortality. Expressing concern over the growing challenges of hypertension in India, doctors from different states congregated under one platform to discuss the issues related to it and to chalk out better ways to deal with the global burden of …

ATTENTION! Study finds nearly 200 million Indians suffering from high blood pressure in 2015
8 years, 4 months ago

ATTENTION! Study finds nearly 200 million Indians suffering from high blood pressure in 2015

India TV News  

At least 200 million Indians had high blood pressure, a key risk factor for heart attack, in 2015 while China reported 226 million, a study has found. Globally, the number of people with high blood pressure has almost doubled in 40 years to 1.13 billion in 2015, with the majority of them in low and middle-income countries. “High blood pressure …

High blood pressure: More than 1 billion people have it
8 years, 4 months ago

High blood pressure: More than 1 billion people have it

CNN  

Story highlights A global study found that 1.13 billion people had high blood pressure in 2015 The greatest burden is in low- and middle-income countries CNN — In 2015, there were 1.13 billion people living with high blood pressure worldwide, with the majority of them in low and middle-income countries. “The relationship with national income is completely inverse.” The difference …

World Hypertension Day: Know your BP numbers to stay healthy
8 years, 10 months ago

World Hypertension Day: Know your BP numbers to stay healthy

Firstpost  

With 17 May being observed as World Hypertension Day, this is a clarion call to those suffering high stress levels at work and sedentary lifestyles. The theme for World Hypertension Day this year is “Know Your Numbers”, with the goal of increasing awareness anout high blood pressure within all populations around the world. It is not just about observing World …

Education, awareness key to combat hypertension: President |IndiaTV news
9 years, 10 months ago

Education, awareness key to combat hypertension: President |IndiaTV news

India TV News  

New Delhi: President Pranab Mujkherjee today said proper education and awareness is the key to tackling the disease of hypertension which accounts for 11 per cent of mortality in the country. Mukherjee, in his message to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, on the occasion of World Hypertension Day today, said a …

Government to declare 'National Hypertension Day' soon: Health Minister
10 years, 7 months ago

Government to declare 'National Hypertension Day' soon: Health Minister

India TV News  

New Delhi: Union Health Ministry has conceptualized dedicating a particular day of each year for highlighting the dangers of Hypertension. are projected by the World Health Organisation as the biggest gnawers of our public health budget in the next decade.”According to a report released by the WHO, Hypertension accounts for 7 per cent of disability adjusted life years worldwide and …

Show the door to the ‘silent killer’
10 years, 10 months ago

Show the door to the ‘silent killer’

The Hindu  

One can pop any number of pills to control hypertension, but if medicines are not backed up by mandatory lifestyle changes, then the patients will continue to be in the high risk group. They stand the risk of succumbing to three most common life threatening ailments including cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack, kidney failure and brain stroke, which are …

Hypertension major contributor to avoidable deaths in India: WHO
12 years ago

Hypertension major contributor to avoidable deaths in India: WHO

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation is finalising a set of nine voluntary global targets that will help in reducing non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension which is a major contributor to cardio-vascular diseases. According to Dr. Sailesh Mohan, Associate Professor, Public Health Foundation of India, it is estimated that 20-40 per cent population in urban areas and 12-17 per cent in rural areas …

Indians more prone to heart failure
12 years, 1 month ago

Indians more prone to heart failure

The Hindu  

Indians are developing heart failure a decade earlier than the Western population due to lifestyle diseases like blood pressure, diabetes and heart attacks. Heart attack is the most common cause for HF — around 40 per cent of the cases, followed by high blood pressure and valvular heart disease.Though heart failure could turn fatal in severe cases, it could be …

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