Half of Americans have 'silent killer' condition, CDC warns
5 months ago

Half of Americans have 'silent killer' condition, CDC warns

Daily Mail  

Nearly half of Americans are suffering from a deadly medical condition that puts them at risk of heart attacks, strokes and dementia. A new CDC report found 47.7 percent of adults 18 and older had hypertension, or high blood pressure, between 2020 and 2023, which is about the same as the prevalence in the CDC's report from 2017-2020. The newest CDC report found, among people with hypertension, 59 percent were aware they had the condition and about half were taking medication to lower their blood pressure. Over time, high blood pressure can weaken the heart and blood vessels, which can cause cardiovascular disease, including sudden cardiac arrest, and increase risk for stroke and dementia. Pictured: Lebron James' basketball star son Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest while playing basketball in 2023.

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This disease is known as the ‘silent killer.’ A doctor explains why
2 months, 1 week ago

This disease is known as the ‘silent killer.’ A doctor explains why

CNN  

CNN — It’s a new year and time for many people to make their health-related resolutions. But people often let other conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes go for a long time without adequate treatment. High blood pressure is estimated to cause 7.5 million deaths worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization. People with type 1 …

A killer that many people ignore
6 months ago

A killer that many people ignore

China Daily  

A doctor measures blood pressure of villagers in Longhe township, Suqian of Jiangsu province. Incredibly, the indicator of high blood pressure is the single biggest global death risk, leading to almost 11 million deaths annually, accounting for 19 percent of all fatalities in the world. Peer-reviewed research shows that controlling high blood pressure in less — and least-developed countries would …

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 …

High blood pressure plagues many Black Americans. Combined with COVID, it's catastrophic
1 year, 10 months ago

High blood pressure plagues many Black Americans. Combined with COVID, it's catastrophic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While only 32% of white …

Hypertension a silent killer, majority are still unaware: doctors
1 year, 10 months ago

Hypertension a silent killer, majority are still unaware: doctors

The Hindu  

The reason why hypertension is considered a ‘silent killer’ is because many people with high blood pressure are not aware that they have it, say doctors on the eve of World Hypertension Day. This can lead to a false sense of security, and people may not take the necessary steps to manage their blood pressure and prevent complications. It was …

World Hypertension Day 2022: Believing in these blood pressure myths can be fatal
2 years, 10 months ago

World Hypertension Day 2022: Believing in these blood pressure myths can be fatal

Hindustan Times  

World Hypertension Day 2022: World Hypertension Day is just round the corner and it's the perfect occasion to spread awareness about the silent killer that catches you off guard and hardly has any signs and symptoms to warn you. High blood pressure is often brushed aside as a common occurrence and people may have a tendency to not take it …

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 …

American Heart Association revises what constitutes high blood pressure, nearly half of all US adults now suffer from 'silent killer'
7 years, 4 months ago

American Heart Association revises what constitutes high blood pressure, nearly half of all US adults now suffer from 'silent killer'

Firstpost  

Tighter blood pressure guidelines from US heart organizations mean millions more people need to make lifestyle changes, or start taking medication, Washington: Tighter blood pressure guidelines from US heart organizations mean millions more people need to make lifestyle changes, or start taking medication, in order to avoid cardiovascular problems. Americans with blood pressure of 130/80 or higher should be treated, …

Tens of Millions More Americans Now Have High Blood Pressure, According to New Guidelines
7 years, 4 months ago

Tens of Millions More Americans Now Have High Blood Pressure, According to New Guidelines

CNN  

Tens of millions more Americans now have high blood pressure, with 46% now considered to be in the high blood pressure category. The new guidelines define normal as less than 120/80, with a systolic reading between 130 and 139 or diastolic reading between 80 and 89. This will be referred to as Stage 1 hypertension. The new guidelines eliminate the …

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 …

Blood pressure, a silent killer
11 years, 5 months ago

Blood pressure, a silent killer

The Hindu  

While diabetes as an ailment has received widespread acceptance among doctors and public for being a risk factor for heart ailments, the role of hypertension in causing cardiovascular diseases is seldom acknowledged, experts point out. What’s even more disconcerting is the fact that unlike diabetes, blood pressure is a silent killer and does not have symptoms due to which, persons …

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