22 Out of 100 Have High Blood Pressure #WorldHypertensionDay

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is a condition wherein blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. According to the World Health Organisation, high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes, with 22 out of 100 people worldwide living with the condition.

World Hypertension Day.

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