City
Epaper

Experts sound alarm over hypertension amid Covid-19 pandemic

By IANS | Updated: July 25, 2021 12:35 IST

New Delhi, July 25 Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that is one of ...

Open in App

New Delhi, July 25 Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that is one of the leading causes of death in the world. After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic, there is enough evidence that people with high blood pressure are more likely to get severely sick or die if they get Covid-19.

In India almost 30 per cent of adults have hypertension, and an alarmingly high number are unaware of their condition. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious medical condition that is responsible for at least 10.4 million deaths and 218 million disability-adjusted life years

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: indiaNew DelhiThe new delhi municipal councilDelhi south-westIndiUk-indiaRepublic of indiaIndia indiaNew-delhi
Open in App

Related Stories

National‘Harassing Crores for a Few’: Ex-CEC S.Y. Quraishi Criticises SIR Process at Lokmat National Conclave 2025

NationalLokmat National Conclave 2025: Manoj Jha Flags ‘Freebies Culture’, Says Elections Are No Longer Fair

HockeyIndia Clinches Bronze with 4-2 Win Over Argentina in FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup (VIDEO)

CricketIndia vs South Africa 2025 Schedule: Full List of Matches, Dates, Venues and Fixtures

TechnologyOpenAI Offers ChatGPT Go Free for a Year in India; Check All the Features Users Can Now Access

Lifestyle Realted Stories

Lifestyle5 Simple Stretching Exercises for Knee Pain and Joint Stiffness During Winter

HealthDo Heart Attacks Increase in Winter? Experts Explain the Connection

LifestyleCIMSME Honours MSME Banking Champions and Launches ‘MSMEs of Developed India’ -Authored by The President Mukesh Mohan Gupta

LifestyleToday's Horoscope, December 27, 2025: Check Your Zodiac Sign's Predictions, Lucky Numbers and Colours

HealthSleep Health: Can This Simple Trick Really Help You Sleep in Just 10 Minutes?