Updated Jan 22, 2021 | 12:41 IST
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Key Highlights
Most people with high blood pressure experience no signs or symptoms
Monitoring blood pressure on a regular basis can help you find out if you have hypertension
You must seek immediate medical attention if you notice a severe increase in your blood pressure
New Delhi: High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem among Indians, but experts warned that more than half of those who suffer from it are unaware of their condition. This is because a person can have high blood pressure for years without any signs and symptoms. Thus, the absence of symptoms that can alert an individual to this harmful process means many people are unaware of their