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Hypertension: Everything you need to know about this Silent Killer

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Today, 17 th May is observed as ‘world hypertension day’; to raise awareness about this insanely dangerous medical condition. According to WHO, “nearly 63% of total deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, of which 27% are attributed to cardiovascular disease which affects 45% of people in the 40-69 age group. Raised blood pressure is among the most important risk factors for CVDs. Moreover, it remains poorly controlled due to low awareness about hypertension, lack of appropriate care through primary care and poor follow up”, which again emphasizes the need to talk more about hypertension. Before we delve into the symptoms, causes, and cure for this condition, let us see what exactly is ‘hypertension”. What is hypertension? Our heart does a wonderful job of pumping blood through tiny vessels called arteries. When the vessels get thicker, due to a variety of reasons, the heart will be required to work extra, causing elevated levels of blood pressure. This condition, in whi