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India's Hidden Hypertension Crisis: Only 8.5% Controlled
3 Oct
Summary
- Just 8.5% of hypertensive Indians have blood pressure under control.
- 19.4% of women and 22.1% of men aged 15+ have elevated BP.
- Resistant hypertension patients face significantly higher health risks.
In India, a concerning 8.5% of individuals with hypertension manage to keep their blood pressure under control. Latest National Family Health Survey-6 data indicate that 19.4% of women and 22.1% of men aged 15 and above have elevated blood pressure or are undergoing treatment for it. This statistic underscores a significant challenge in effective BP management nationwide.
High blood pressure, if left uncontrolled, can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. The situation is particularly dire for those with resistant hypertension, who face a substantially increased risk of severe health outcomes. Doctors are increasingly adopting personalized approaches, investigating underlying causes like hormonal imbalances, to better manage difficult-to-control cases.
