World Hypertension Day, 17 May 2024
In the Western Pacific Region, hypertension rates rose from 24% to 28% among adults aged 30-79 in the past 3 decades. 📈
Hypertension, often a silent threat, can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and kidney damage. Alarmingly, nearly half of those affected globally are unaware they have it. Regular checks can save your life.
If your reading is 140/90 mmHg or higher, you may have hypertension. Don’t wait, check your blood pressure today!
