The World Health Organization’s 2023 global report reveals that hypertension is a rising health threat, leading to cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Aug 6, 2025
INDIA NEWS
Hypertension A Growing Global Threat to Health, Warns WHO Report
An estimated 1.28 billion adults worldwide have hypertension, but only 54% are diagnosed, and just 21% have their condition under control.
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In India, one-third of adults with hypertension are diagnosed, and only 20% receive treatment, raising alarms about untreated high blood pressure.
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Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as poor diet, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol or tobacco consumption, are major risk factors for hypertension.
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Environmental risks, including air pollution, also significantly contribute to rising hypertension rates.
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Non-modifiable risk factors include age (over 65), family history, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.
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The Indian Academy of Paediatrics reports a worrying rise in hypertension among children, driven by unhealthy lifestyle choices.
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WHO's 2023 report emphasizes the benefits of strict blood pressure control in Asian populations, urging a home-centered approach to monitoring.
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Hypertension is often asymptomatic, which makes regular health check-ups essential for early diagnosis and treatment.
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Simple tests, including multiple blood pressure readings and periodic blood tests, are key to managing hypertension and preventing complications.