Healthcare professionals and organizations from all over the world unite to promote awareness of hypertension, its symptoms, risks, and the significance of early detection and therapy on May 17, which is recognized as World Hypertension Day.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a silent killer that affects millions of people worldwide. The risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health issues is greatly increased. Despite being common, a large number of people are still ignorant about their illness, which highlights the urgent need for screening and education programs.

Dr. Debdatta Bhattacharya, Senior Consultant, Cardiology – Adult at Narayana Hospital RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur, said, ” World Hypertension Day is a sad reminder of how important it is to regularly check blood pressure. Early identification reduces the likelihood of problems and promotes better long-term health outcomes by clearing the way for prompt management. It’s more than just a day to raise awareness; it’s a call to action encouraging people to put their cardiovascular health first by taking preventative and proactive steps. Let’s take advantage of this chance to protect our health by arming ourselves with awareness and awareness. We can fight hypertension and create pathways to better, happier lives by working together, raising awareness through proactive healthcare programs”.

Dr. Soumyojit Saha, Consultant Cardiology – Adult at Narayana Hospital in Howrah, highlights how crucial lifestyle changes are for controlling hypertension. He emphasizes that basic lifestyle modifications, such as eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, limiting salt intake, exercising frequently, and adopting stress-reduction practices, can have a big influence on managing and preventing hypertension. Dr. Saha highlights the importance of cardiovascular health and the necessity for people to prioritize it to be well overall. Individuals can protect their heart health and lower their risk of issues associated with hypertension by implementing these lifestyle modifications.

Persistent headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness, chest pain, breathing difficulties, and vision abnormalities are important indicators of hypertension. Yet, hypertension frequently manifests as no symptoms at all, highlighting the importance of routine blood pressure readings, particularly for those who are at risk, such as those who are obese, have a family history of hypertension, or lead sedentary lifestyles.

Comprehensive public health initiatives and community-based programs are crucial for raising awareness, supporting healthy lifestyle choices, and guaranteeing access to high-quality healthcare services because hypertension affects people of all ages and backgrounds.

Let’s join forces on World Hypertension Day and beyond to fight hypertension, arm people with information, and work towards a healthy future for everybody.

Priyanka Dutta