The
number of cases of hypertension are rising by leaps and bounds all over the
world and India isn’t an exception. The disease was more prevalent in the
people above 45 years a decade back but, due to sedentary lifestyle,
competition and Para-pandemic complications the younger generation is under a
lot of stress and now the disease is prevalent in people under the age of 30 as
well. Hypertension is a major cause of premature
death worldwide.
Back
in 2001 the total number of people suffering from hypertension was 11.82 crore
in India, it was estimated that by 2025 the number will cross 21.35 crore
almost double. This means in 25 years the increase will be at the rate of 4%
every year. At present total number of people suffering from hypertension are approx
18 crores.
On
an average a person lives for 70 years and is prone to Hypertension at the age
of 50 years or
above. In today’s era better medical facilities are easily available to
everyone which increases the life expectancy of an individual resulting in more
number of hypertensive patients.
The
causative factors for hypertension can vary person to person. Some of the risk
factors include excessive salt, spice and sour food
consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fats, low intake of fruits
and vegetables, physical inactivity, consumption of tobacco and alcohol, being
overweight or obese, family history of hypertension, age over 65 years and
co-existing diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease, ambitious nature, stress
and strain in life etc.
Even
if hypertension is detected at 70 it is never too late to start the treatment
which in turn will reduce the risk of cardiac complications proportionately. It
means hypertension MUST BE TREATED whenever detected.
Co-morbidities
like, Dyslipidemia
Renal Disorders, Live Disorders, Diabetes etc. may occur. Diabetes is a state
of health, which increases the number of hypertensive patients. If they are
treated aggressively with stronger and large quantity of drugs, they might
become more susceptible to cardiac ailments – secondary to hypertension. All
diabetic’s blood pressure should be checked as it is a non
invasive clinical practice tool used to assess the cardiovascular events.
If the reading is on the higher side, they should be put on safe and effective anti-hypertensive
drugs straight away so that they do not face the complications in future.
Doctor,
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