<p class="title">One in five Indian adults suffers from hypertension, shows a study presented at the 70th annual conference of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI).</p>.<p class="bodytext">Despite the risks, however, the condition has been ignored as it is very common these days owing to lifestyle, work pattern and food manners, say doctors.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Once afflicting only the elderly, high blood pressure now affects even children, according to doctors.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to Narayana Health City doctors, hypertension is a silent killer as it is one of the few conditions that are asymptomatic and age agnostic.</p>.<p class="bodytext">While there are no comprehensive data on the incidence of hypertension, medical practitioners across the globe indicate that four out of every 10 adults have high blood pressure. Only 50% are aware of the condition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">If not treated, hypertension has the potential to damage other organs. It can lead to heart attack, various cardiovascular ailments, kidney failure etc. Sedentary lifestyle, salt and fat-rich diet, alcohol as well as tobacco consumption are the key factors causing the condition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The key to managing hypertension is to prevent, pre-empt and protect that is by following an active and healthy lifestyle so that the onset and the impact of the condition are reduced.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Dr Shylaja Shyamsunder, Consultant, Internal Medicine, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, said to prevent hypertension, one should make the right lifestyle modifications.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“Reduce weight, if you happen to be overweight. Consult a dietician. Dietary approaches to stop hypertension diet is commonly prescribed to fight hypertension.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Engage in regular physical activity and also monitor blood pressure levels at home. Consult a physician regularly for appropriate medication and adjustments,” the doctor advised.</p>
<p class="title">One in five Indian adults suffers from hypertension, shows a study presented at the 70th annual conference of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI).</p>.<p class="bodytext">Despite the risks, however, the condition has been ignored as it is very common these days owing to lifestyle, work pattern and food manners, say doctors.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Once afflicting only the elderly, high blood pressure now affects even children, according to doctors.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to Narayana Health City doctors, hypertension is a silent killer as it is one of the few conditions that are asymptomatic and age agnostic.</p>.<p class="bodytext">While there are no comprehensive data on the incidence of hypertension, medical practitioners across the globe indicate that four out of every 10 adults have high blood pressure. Only 50% are aware of the condition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">If not treated, hypertension has the potential to damage other organs. It can lead to heart attack, various cardiovascular ailments, kidney failure etc. Sedentary lifestyle, salt and fat-rich diet, alcohol as well as tobacco consumption are the key factors causing the condition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The key to managing hypertension is to prevent, pre-empt and protect that is by following an active and healthy lifestyle so that the onset and the impact of the condition are reduced.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Dr Shylaja Shyamsunder, Consultant, Internal Medicine, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, said to prevent hypertension, one should make the right lifestyle modifications.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“Reduce weight, if you happen to be overweight. Consult a dietician. Dietary approaches to stop hypertension diet is commonly prescribed to fight hypertension.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Engage in regular physical activity and also monitor blood pressure levels at home. Consult a physician regularly for appropriate medication and adjustments,” the doctor advised.</p>