Youth at risk as the number of instances of hypertension rises
The World Health Organization claims that over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, with estimates indicating that number would climb to 1.5 billion by 2025. A cardiologist emphasized the necessity for frequent monitoring and knowledge, pointing out that the condition is increasingly affecting Pakistani young.
Renowned heart specialist Dr. Bashir Hanif discussed the importance of World Hypertension Day, which is celebrated on May 17 every year to increase public awareness and encourage the prevention and control of this condition, in an exclusive interview with a private news station.
In order to manage hypertension, a health issue that is becoming more and more prevalent globally, Dr. Hanif emphasized the significance of awareness and routine monitoring.
According to him, hypertension is frequently referred to as the “silent killer” since it may progressively accumulate in the body without causing any obvious symptoms, eventually resulting in serious cardiovascular problems like myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure.
About 42% of Pakistanis, according to Dr. Bashir Hanif, are ignorant of the signs and symptoms of hypertension, underscoring the urgent need for education and awareness campaigns.
According to Dr. Bashir Hanif, hypertension affects over 52% of Pakistanis, highlighting how pervasive this illness is throughout the nation.
He added that since 1990, hypertension has been the world’s leading cause of death and disability-adjusted life years, according a data from the Global Health Survey. It is anticipated that the number of hypertensive individuals would increase by 15–25% by 2025, to around 1.5 billion.
