Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'

Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'

One in three New Zealanders have over 30 have high blood pressure. Photo: Getty Images By Ruth Hill of RNZ One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them do not even know it.

Blood pressure dangers: 'Go to the doctor if something feels off'

One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them do not even know it.

Pulse check: Tackling Nigeria's hypertension crisis - Prime Progress NG

By Isaac Atunlute Globally, hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease, responsible for 10 million fatalities annually. In Nigeria, the prevalence of hypertension has surged in recent decades, with regional estimates ranging from 22% to 44%. Despite this widespread impact, awareness, treatment, and control rates remain alarmingly low. A 2021 meta-analysis revealed that only 29% of Nigerians with hypertension were…

These activities are part of the public policies promoted by the management of the mayor, with the aim of improving the quality of life of all Bandeños.

The five factors ageing your brain faster - and how to spot the silent symptoms

SCIENTISTS have revealed five hidden health risks that could be ageing your brain faster. They include silent killer conditions like high blood pressure or high blood sugar, which have hard to spot symptoms. GettyHigh blood pressure could age your brain faster, research suggests[/caption] As we age, the structure of our brain changes over the years. It begins to shrink, and tiny fibres in the brain’s white matter that help different parts commun…

Vet explains condition known as the ‘silent killer’ that affects 1 in 5 older cats

Vet explains the subtle signs of high blood pressure in cats, and explains why it’s considered to be a silent killer of older felines.