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According to the World Health Organisation, hypertension (high blood pressure) is the number one risk factor for death - killing 10-million people every year. South Africa is no exception and has the highest rate of high blood pressure (BP) among people aged 50 and over.
Globally, 28 000 people die every day from hypertension (raised blood pressure). That’s the equivalent of 70 jumbo jets crashing and killing everyone on board, making it the biggest single contributor to deaths globally according to the World Health Organisation. But regular blood pressure (BP) checks can save lives.
High blood pressure affects more than a billion people worldwide and can cause serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications...
More and more people around the world are living with high blood pressure, new research this week finds. The study, based on data from nearly 200
Diet, Not Physical Activity, Plays A Major Role In Child Obesity - Researchers Reveal Diet, Not Physical Activity, Plays A Major Role In Child Obesity - Researchers Reveal Children obesity is a major concern across the globe. This study by researchers at Baylor University finds changing diet pattern to be more responsible for this lifestyle issue. Somdatta Saha (with inputs from ANI) Updated: January 18, 2021 10:36 IST Fast food leads to overweight in children. Obesity among children is rising at an alarming rate. According to the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, the rate of obesity among child...