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Hypertension: What You Need To Know?
Hypertention:
Well, you always used to see a man measuring his blood pressure.
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. More than 10 million cases per year (india) treatable by a medical professional requires a medical diagnosis lab tests or imaging not required
Chronic: Can last for years or be lifelong
Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. Eating a healthier diet with less salt, exercising regularly and taking medication can help lower blood pressure.
Ages affected
- 0-2 very rare
- 3-5 very rare
- 6-13 rare
- 14-18 rare
- 19-40 common
- 41-60 very common
- 60+ very common